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Compositions for reducing the freeze-adherence of particulate minerals to the walls of transport bins and the like

US4410599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 1982
Grant dateOct 18, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31678
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A side-release composition for use in facilitating the discharge of a frozen cargo of particulate mineral material comprises brine and a sufficient amount of polymeric ethylene oxide in the brine to form a gel upon exposure to temperatures of less than about 65.degree. F.

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