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Coal treatment method and product produced therefrom

US4543104A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1984
Grant dateSep 24, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10L9/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method for treating raw coal with ozone in aqueous suspension to modify the surface of the coal particle and release the ash constituents thereby permitting a more thorough separation of coal from ash by conventional means. The process also provides a mixture which is easily dewatered.

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