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Purification of alkali metal hydroxides

US4372924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1980
Grant dateFeb 8, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J8/0453
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method to purify an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide by countercurrently contacting the ammonia and hydroxide, in a volume ratio of about 0.6 to 1 to about 1 to 1, in a packed bed. The temperature in the lower portion of an extractor in which the process is carried out is controlled and maintained within a range of at least about 155.degree. to about 170.degree. F.

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