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Treatment of aqueous phosphorus wastes

US5368741A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1993
Grant dateNov 29, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/912
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aqueous phosphorus wastes from the electric furnace production of phosphors and containing heavy metal bearing particulates are treated with lime whereby the phosphorus is converted into useful phosphorus compounds and the heavy metals rendered sufficiently non-leachable to permit their release into the environment. The treatment is conducted above about 60.degree. C. at a pH of between about 11.0 to 12.5.

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