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Dissolving water soluble polymers

US4501828A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 1983
Grant dateFeb 26, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S524/908
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

High molecular weight, water soluble polymers are dissolved to form liquid solutions at relatively low polymer concentrations and solid, water-plasticized composites at higher polymer concentrations by admixing finely divided polymer particles with ice particles at temperatures below, and preferably far below, the freezing point of water. The admixture is then allowed to warm causing the ice to melt and the polymer to dissolve in the water.

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