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Argon/oxygen selective X-zeolite

US6432170B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateAug 13, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S95/902
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An AgX-type zeolite having a silver exchange level of 20-70% and a Ar/O2 Henry's law selectivity ratio at 23° C. of 1.05 or greater has an optimum combination of selectivity for argon over oxygen at lower cost than higher silver exchange levels. This material can be used in oxygen VSA/PSA processes to produce oxygen at purities above 97%.

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