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Process for removing impurities from kaolin clays

US5891326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1997
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2203/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Colored impurities are removed from kaolin clay by an improved flotation process in which a blend of a fatty acid compound and a hydroxamate compound is used as a collector.

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