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Process for removing heavy metals from paint chips

US5494649A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1992
Grant dateFeb 27, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Heavy metals are removed from paint chips by leaching with an aqueous acid. Heavy metals are also efficiently removed from contaminated soil by a process which comprises leaching or washing the soil with a mild leachant solution comprised of an aqueous solution of an acid and a salt. The heavy metals are recovered from the leachant by cementation.

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