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Non-ionic surfactants plus fatty-acids as dewatering aids for alumina trihydrate

US5167831A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1991
Grant dateDec 1, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/148
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Tall oily fatty acids when combined with certain non-ionic surfactants having an HLB number from 10-14 are superior dewatering agents for Bayer Process alumina trihydrate filter cakes.

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