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Method for removing iron sulfide scale from metal surfaces

US4381950A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1982
Grant dateMay 3, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/088
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for reducing hydrogen sulfide gas evolution during dissolution of ferrous sulfide with an aqueous acidic solution comprising contacting the ferrous sulfide with an aqueous acidic solution containing an effective amount of an additive comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride and the alkali metal and ammonium salts of maleic acid. The aqueous acidic solution also can contain corrosion inhibitors.

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