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Method for treating aqueous streams containing low valent sulfur compounds

US6461521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2000
Grant dateOct 8, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/916
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cost-effective broad temperature method for removing troublesome low valent sulfur compounds from aqueous streams. The process utilizes sulfur dioxide, oxygen and at least one metal catalyst (which may be added to or already entrained in the aqueous stream) to oxidize the low valent sulfur compounds.

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