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Process for the manufacture of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide

US5395497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1993
Grant dateMar 7, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01D1/38
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the manufacture of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide by electrodialysis of an aqueous solution (15) of a sodium salt derived from an acid of pK lower than the pK of carbonic acid, the solution being obtained by circulating an aqueous solution of the said acid (14) and an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (13) on either side of a cationic membrane (12).

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