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Method for photothermal destruction of toxic organic compounds

US5417825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1993
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62D2203/10
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for photothermal detoxification of toxic organic compound is provided. The apparatus includes a thermally insulated reaction vessel maintained at a temperature greater than 200.degree. C., and a radiation source such as arc emission or a laser which irradiates the compound at a wavelength of less than 300 nm for at least 2 seconds to produce nontoxic reaction products.

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