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Method for contacting active material with liquids and separating same

US5098577A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1991
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D15/1892
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Active or functional materials such as adsorbents, catalysts, defoamers and the like are combined with inert low density particles, preferably hollow microspheres, to provide a functional material of controlled density. This product is introduced into a liquid with a somewhat higher density under agitation for a time sufficient to accomplish the desired function. Then agitation is stopped and the spent product floats to provide easy separation.

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