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Method of obtaining dried terephthalic acid

US4230886A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1979
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
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Expiry dateJun 8, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/42
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Terephthalic acid produced by oxidizing paraxylene can be obtained in the form of dried powder from the slurry containing terephthalic acid and acetic acid and/or water by using combination of a tubular type heater having at least one heating tube and a separation chamber in which the heating tube(s) open(s) at one end(s) thereof. Critical slurry concentrations for smooth operation are given.

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