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Method of controlling oxalate precipitation in bayer process liquor

US6293973A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1998
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/473
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for controlling the precipitation of soluble sodium oxalate in Bayer process liquor which comprises adding a surface active quaternary ammonium compound to the Bayer process liquor and then subsequently adding a mixture of a hydrophobic oil and at least one surfactant.

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