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Process for preparation of a polyetherketone

US5258491A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1992
Grant dateNov 2, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G61/12
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a process for removing the Lewis acid catalyst, polymerization solvent and byproducts, such as ketals, from a polyetherketone comprising PA0 (A) introducing into an extraction zone a Lewis acid polymerization catalyst, a polymerization solvent and a polyetherketone, PA0 (B) passing an alcohol through the extraction zone to remove a majority of the Lewis acid catalyst and the polymerization solvent, PA0 (C) passing water through the extraction zone to remove a majority of the alcohol, PA0 (D) contacting the polyetherketone with an aqueous acid solution, PA0 (E) passing water through the extraction zone to remove a majority of the acid, PA0 (F) passing steam through the extraction zone, and PA0 (G) subjecting the polyetherketone to a reduced pressure.

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