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Method of lowering the color of effluent which contains aryl azo- or aryl nitro-containing compounds

US4194973A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1978
Grant dateMar 25, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 28, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/917
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Effluent which contains aryl azo- and/or aryl nitro-containing compounds is treated to remove the color by contacting the effluent with Fe(II) in the presence of iron at a temperature and for a time sufficient to cause reduction of the aryl azo and aryl nitro groups of the effluent. Effluent containing metallized compounds may be treated in the same manner and then subjected to alkaline neutralization to remove the metal from the effluent.

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