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Process and means for the oxidative destruction of azides

US5457265A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

Merck Patent GmbH · DE

Inventors

Arnulf Heubner · Mainz, DE
Michael Schwarz · Pocking, DE
Bernd Reckmann · Seeheim-Jugenheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 21, 1993
Grant date	Oct 10, 1995
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2013

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S210/903
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a process and means for the oxidative destruction of azides. The process is characterized in that the azide-containing solutions to be disposed of are treated with an iodine solution in the presence of an iodide and a thiosulfate. The means are preferably employed in the form of tablets.

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