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Recovery of organic and aqueous phases from solvent extraction emulsions

US4231866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1978
Grant dateNov 4, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 24, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D17/08
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Organic and aqueous phases are separated from solvent extraction emulsions by treatment of the emulsions with diatomaceous earth at elevated temperature, whereby the emulsion-forming matter is sorbed by the diatomaceous earth.

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