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Method to improve yields of sodium hypophosphite

US4521391A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1984
Grant dateJun 4, 1985
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B25/165
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of producing sodium hypophosphite (NaH.sub.2 PO.sub.2) is disclosed wherein the yield of the product is increased. The process comprising reacting phosphorus, sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide and water wherein the H.sub.2 O/P.sub.4 ratio is increased from about 35 to from about 38 to about 60.

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