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Process for drying and expanding microspheres

US4397799A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1981
Grant dateAug 9, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for drying and expanding microspheres whereby first a dispersion of the microspheres in an inert liquid is prepared. This dispersion is then atomized in a hot inert gas. The process of the invention is advantageously carried out in a spray dryer.

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