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Adsorbent material

US6074972A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 1997
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K5/047
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A material for use in sorption air-conditioning refrigeration or space conditioning units which comprise a metal mesh such as a foam on which are bound micro or mesoporous material such as zeolite crystals which is capable of adsorbing a working fluid such as water and in which void spaces are left between the material to allow for the adsorption of the working fluid. The material has improved heat transfer properties compared with existing materials.

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