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Process for the treatment of flue particulates

US5512257A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1995
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/912
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fly ash from incineration plants is treated with an acidic aqueous solution for the purpose of removing heavy metals. The residual solid matter is filtered. The filtration residue is treated with a precipitating agent for heavy metals. The thereby obtained inert residue can be directly dumped.

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