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Use of high silicon Cr Ni steel in H.sub.2 SO.sub.4 manufacture

US4543244A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1983
Grant dateSep 24, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/0286
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus and process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid by the contact process of the type comprising at least one gas-concentrated sulphuric acid contacting unit and a sulphuric acid heat exchanger characterized in that the contacting unit and/or heat exchanger is formed of high silicon content austenitic steel. The steel is also of use in sulphuric acid concentrators. Reduced corrosion rates are provided.

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