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Process for the production of titanium dioxide pigments

US4797163A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 1987
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Energy required for the calcining or drying operations in the production of titanium dioxide by the sulfate process and the chloride process is at least in part provided by burning by-product offgases containing carbon monoxide obtained in the chlorination of titanium-containing raw materials under reducing conditions.

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