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Process for manufacturing a partially permeable membrane

US4722771A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1986
Grant dateFeb 2, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2325/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a partially permeable membrane is such that a 20-200 .mu.m thick aluminum foil in the non-recrystallized condition is etched in an electrolyte at a current density in the range 2-20 kA/m.sup.2 and the surface given an after-treatment to prevent hydration reactions. The membrane is particularly suitable for ultrafiltration, gas separation or pervaporation and to that end can also be employed in combination with a polymer membrane.

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