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Removal of selenium (IV) and (VI) from acidic copper sulphate solutions

US4330508A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1980
Grant dateMay 18, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B19/001
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for removing dissolved selenium IV values from an acidic aqueous copper sulphate solution includes passing the solution through a tubular member in a plug flow manner and injecting sulphur dioxide or a sulphite solution into the solution as it enters the tubular member. When the sulphate solution also contains dissolved selenium (VI) values, the ratio of dissolved selenium (IV) values to dissolved selenium (VI) values is preferably at least 3 to 1.

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