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Process for removing sulfur from coal

US4158548A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1978
Grant dateJun 19, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 15, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for reducing the pyritic sulfur content of coal comprising: PA1 (1) contacting coal particles with an aqueous solution of iron complexing agent, and an oxidant; and; PA1 (2) recovering coal particles of reduced sulfur content.

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