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Process for producing dithionites

US4177247A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1978
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 8, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B17/66
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dithionites are produced by reacting hydroquinones with bisulfites, pyrosulfites, alkyl sulfites, or aryl sulfites, substances capable of forming these salts upon reacting with sulfur dioxide or sulfurous acid, and sulfur dioxide or sulfurous acid.

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