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Method for the continuous chemical reduction and removal of mineral matter contained in carbon structures

US4780112A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1986
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B32/215
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for treating carbon to reduce the ash content therein. The process involves treating the carbon with a fluorine acid solution which consists of an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid and hydrogen fluoride, such that the available metal oxides are converted to metal fluorides and/or metal fluorosilicates and separating the treated carbon from the metal fluorides and/or metal fluorosilicates produced by the treatment.

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