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Solution mining process

US4358157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1978
Grant dateNov 9, 1982
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Expiry dateApr 10, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Process for the solution mining of minerals from a subterranean formation using a dilute aqueous carbonic acid leaching solution and intermittent injection of an oxidizing agent.

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