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Compositions and method for foam control and crystal modification in Bayer process

US5275628A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1993
Grant dateJan 4, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/0646
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for defoaming a Bayer process liquor, the method comprising the steps of adding to the Bayer process liquor an effective amount of an antifoam/defoamer composition comprising a water-soluble polypropylene glycol having an average molecular weight of from about 200 to about 600 daltons.

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