System and process for iodine recovery
US6004465A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B7/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for recovering iodine from an aqueous suspension. Particulate iodine is formed on a filter septum and forms a cake of solid iodine. The cake is removed by backwash with a liquid or by blowback with a gas. Contact of the iodine with the environment is minimized.
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