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Recovery of alumina from bauxite

US5008089A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/0653
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Red mud in Bayer process liquors are flocculated using dextran and synthetic anionic polymer in the same stage, usually added separately to the liquor. The liquor may be the primary settler slurry, the secondary clarification liquor or one or more of the red mud washing stages. The process is of particular advantage where the liquors are high in carbonate content and/or total alkalinity.

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