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Oxidation and measurement of phosphonates in aqueous solutions

US6177276A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1997
Grant dateJan 23, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/255
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides methods and apparatuses for oxidizing phosphonate in an aqueous solution, for determining the concentration of phosphonate present in an aqueous solution, and for controlling the concentration of phosphonate present in an aqueous solution. Optionally, one or more computers are used to automate the methods.

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