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Process for the continuous recovery of hydrogen fluoride gas

US5032371A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1989
Grant dateJul 16, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/129
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A continuous process for the recovery of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride gas by contacting an aqueous solution of an alkali metal fluoride in hydrofluoric acid with a sulfur-containing dehydrating stream. The dehydrating stream preferably consists of sulfur trioxide dissolved in sulfuric acid. The desired product is obtained in high yield and purity.

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