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Transport and deposit inhibition of copper in boilers

US5158684A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 1991
Grant dateOct 27, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F5/14
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of transporting and inhibiting the deposition of copper and copper-iron materials on heat transfer devices in steam generating systems. This method utilizes a thermally stable chelant and a carboxylated polymeric dispersant as the treatment agents. Representative chemicals are 1,10-phenanthroline and 9:1 methacrylic acid/acrylic acid copolymer.

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