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Method of extracting zinc from brines

US5246684A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1992
Grant dateSep 21, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/19
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved method of extracting zinc from geothermal brines and synthetic brines which can be performed in a continuous, in-line process and which provides for the advantageous recycling of NH.sub.3 in the process.

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