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Elimination of alum yellowing of aspen thermomechanical pulp through pulp washing

US7018509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2002
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD21C9/1031
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to an improved process for manufacturing bleached thermomechanical aspen pulp having reduced yellow after treatment with aluminum based chemicals such as alum which are used in paper making processes. In this improved process the pulp is washed prior to, after or between the bleaching stages or a combination of the foregoing.

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