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Method for controlling chlorates

US4643808A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1984
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B1/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for controlling chlorates in an aqueous alkali metal hydroxide liquor produced by an ion exchange membrane electrolysis is provided, which comprises adding a reducing agent to brine to keep the concentration of chlorates to a specified value or less. The present invention provides an alkali metal hydroxide liquor with low content of chlorates.

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