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Process of liquid-liquid extraction of metals, with the aid of a microemulsion, from an aqueous solution

US4555343A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1983
Grant dateNov 26, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D61/40
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Extraction of a metal compound from an aqueous solution by means of a hydrophobic liquid, with the production of a microemulsion; the aqueous solution has a pH of about 0.5 to 8; the surfactant employed for formation of the microemulsion is nonionic or anionic.

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