Reduction of ferric chloride
US4242320A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01G49/10
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for the reduction of ferric chloride to produce ferrous chloride. The method comprises using gaseous sulphur or a gaseous sulphur chloride in which the atomic ratio of sulphur to chlorine is more than 1:1 as the reducing agent. The reaction is conveniently performed in a fluidised bed. According to a particular aspect, the ferric chloride reduction forms part of a process for the recovery of chlorine values from iron chloride by-produced by industrial processes such as the chlorination of a titaniferrous or aluminous material.
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