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Method for inhibiting the formation and deposition of silica scale in water systems

US6153106A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 3, 1999
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F5/12
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the formation and deposition of silica scale in water systems. The method includes treating the water in such water systems with an effective amount of a polyamide that exhibits secondary amine and/or ether and amide functional groups.

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