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Remediation method of media and iron powder for dehalogenation of hydrogenated hydrocarbons

US7166759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2001
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S588/901
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a remediation method of soil, water and/or gases by prompt dehalogenation of halogenated hydrocarbons by allowing the halogenated hydrocarbons contained at least in one of the soil, water and/or gases to contact an iron powder containing about 0.03 to about 2% by mass of sulfur preferably on the surface, and an iron powder for use in the remediation method.

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