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Method for preparing acidic solutions of activated silica and polyvalent metal salt for water treatment

US7674374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2005
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F1/66
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for the production of acidic solutions of activated silica for water treatment. Activated silica is formed during the process of acidifying a sodium silicate solution to below pH 4 with sulfuric acid. A polyvalent metal salt is then added to stabilize the acidified activated silica.

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