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Process for the removal of toxic cyanide and heavy metal species from alkaline solutions

US5522997A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1993
Grant dateJun 4, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2013

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

Abstract

Toxic cyanide and anionic metal species are removed from aqueous alkaline solutions by contacting the aqueous alkaline solutions with a compound which is capable of being protonated at a pH of 9 or above.

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