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Method of clarifying phosphoric acid

US5318707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 1992
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D21/01
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for clarifying phosphoric acid by flocculation or coagulation of solids wherein an effective amount of a carboxylic-type polymer having a portion of sulfonic functionality is used as the clarification aid. Preferred polymers are high molecular weight acrylic acid/acrylamido methylpropyl sulfonic acid-type polymers.

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