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Adsorbent for removal of trace oxygen from inert gases

US5536302A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S95/901
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An adsorbent and a process for its use in removing trace oxygen from an inert gas. The adsorbent comprises a porous reducing support such as activated carbon, carbon black, coal, petroleum coke and titania which is impregnated with about 10% to about 90% by weight of an alkali metal oxide or an alkaline earth metal oxide.

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