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Method of dechlorinating coal

US4462807A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 1982
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of dechlorinating coal, which comprises treating washery-processed coal having a particle size from 1 to 12 mm with aqueous ammonia having a concentration from 1 to 18 M for from 3 to 25 hours. The invention will be of use in the preparation of coal for coal utilization plants so that the coal is less likely to cause corrosion.

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