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Method of growth of primary anhydrite crystals under moderate conditions

US4337238A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1981
Grant dateJun 29, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F11/46
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of selective formation of anhydrite crystals, to the predominant exclusion of formation of gypsum and bassanite, by addition of a small but effective amount of a selective crystallization inhibitor, which inhibits the formation of gypsum and bassanite crystals, but not anhydrite crystals.

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