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Process for preparation of stable aqueous solutions of zirconium chelates

US5466846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 1994
Grant dateNov 14, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F7/003
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aqueous solutions of zirconium chelates are prepared by combining an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt with a solution of a zirconium compound. That preparation first involves formulating an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt through a stoichiometric reaction between an alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acids and a base. The stoichiometric reaction product consists of an approximately neutral solution of a corresponding alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt. The alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt is then added to a solution of a zirconium compound to produce a mildly acidic or basic solution of the corresponding zirconium alpha-hydroxycarboxylic chelate. Alternatively, the alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid salt may be pre-prepared and added in solid or liquid form to the zirconium compound before the zirconium compound is placed in solution so that the corresponding zirconium alpha-hydroxycarboxylic chelate is produced.

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