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System and process for iodine recovery

US6004465A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 1997
Grant dateDec 21, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 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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