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Use of silver-exchanged ionomer membranes for gas separation

US5191151A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1991
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D71/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for separating C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenes from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkanes comprises the presence of water vapor in the alkene/alkane feed and the use of an Ag.sup.+ -exchanged sulfonated copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluorovinyl ether having been prepared by one of several specific ion-exchange methods.

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