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Decolorization of elemental yellow phosphorus

US4299806A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1980
Grant dateNov 10, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B25/047
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is a process for purifying elemental yellow phosphorus by contacting the yellow phosphorus with an aliphatic alcohol-tetraalkyl ammonium halide solution which effectively removes impurities and produces a colorless product.

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