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Method of dehalogenating halogenated hydrocarbon to yield elemental halogen

US4162948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1978
Grant dateJul 31, 1979
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Expiry dateApr 13, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B3/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A halogenated hydrocarbon such as a halogenated ethane or propane is dehalogenated by subjecting to electrolysis an aqueous reaction system containing the halogenated hydrocarbon, a halide of metal having dehalogenating ability and a detergent. The detached halogen leaves the reaction system in elemental form.

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