Production of finely divided particulate siliceous material by decomposition of alkali metal silicate with sulfitic species
US5262143A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2006/60
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Production of siliceous precipitates, for example sodium aluminosilicates by decomposition of an alkali metal sulfite solution with a solution of a sulfitic species such as sulfur dioxide, sulfurous acid or a salt thereof. Precipitates having excellent properties are obtained and the co-produced aqueous phase is a solution of alkali metal sulfite which has utility in pulp and paper mills. The process is advantageously carried out in proximity to a pulp and paper making operation wherein the siliceous precipitate may be used as a paper making filler and the alkali metal sulfite solution may be used in the pulping process.
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