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Method for manufacturing a metallic hydroxide and oxide powder which is self-dispersing in water, powder and aqueous dispersion obtained, uses thereof

US8263819B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2007
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention resides in a method for manufacturing a metallic hydroxide-based and metallic oxide-based powder, which is self-dispersing in water, characterized in that a metallic oxide powder is partially treated with a polymer in the form of an aqueous emulsion and/or solution, in such a way that the level of metallic hydroxide by dry weight within said treated powder is less than 99% of its total weight, and in that said polymer is a water-soluble homopolymer or copolymer containing at least one vinylic monomer. In one particular variant, the polymer is a water-soluble copolymer containing a vinylic monomer and a non-ionic monomer, and the metal is calcium and/or magnesium. The invention also pertains to the powders obtained, their uses in aqueous suspensions, in treating waste, as a chemical additive, or as a soil amendment.

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