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Method of producing a hypohalogenated acid

US5116593A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1990
Grant dateMay 26, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B11/04
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of using an elongated, generally vertically extending cocurrent reactor vessel for the production of hypochlorous acid by the mixing and reaction of a liquid alkali metal hydroxide and a gaseous halogen is provided wherein an atomizer is mounted near the top of the reactor vessel to atomize the liquid alkali metal hydroxide into droplets in the vessel. The vessel has a spraying and reaction zone immediately beneath the atomizer and a drying zone beneath the spraying and reaction zone to produce a gaseous hypochlorous acid and a substantially dry solid salt by-product.

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