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Dewatering aids for coal and other mineral particulates

US4447344A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 1983
Grant dateMay 8, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K3/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for altering the water function characteristics of a wet, particulate mineral mass combines a surfactant material having an HLB number of from about 6.0 to about 12.0 with a surfactant adsorption inhibitory amount of a coupling agent or hydrotrope. Urea may be added to the composition for the prevention of freezing.

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