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Production of high strength alumina spheres by hydrogelling corresponding slurries

US4198318A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1978
Grant dateApr 15, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 24, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/21
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Alumina spheres having high crush strength are produced by hydrogelling low viscosity acidified alumina slurries in a surfactant-containing ammonia solution, said slurries being inserted into the ammonia solution dropwise.

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