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Treatment of municipal waste ash

US5387739A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 28, 1992
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/91
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ash obtained from incineration of municipal waste is mixed with small quantities of water, from 10-35% by weight of the ash, and the product so formed is compacted and extruded. Where required, sufficient lime is added to raise the pH of the product from about 7.4 to about 11.6. The lime can be combined with a product containing silica and/or alumina. The solid products obtained are virtually insoluble in water and are substantially non-polluting.

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