Oxygen displacement technology (ODT) to remove rust from iron and iron-based tools and structures
US8585812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23G1/19
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel method for the removal and prevention of rust from corroded iron surfaces is disclosed. This is done by inducing reducing conditions at the interphase between the rusted surface and the attached aluminum surface. An iron coating provided by the reducing conditions surrounds the clean iron and creates a barrier against future rust. Our technology is an oxygen displacement technology which essentially removes rust from iron and iron based tools and structures. It is cost effective, non-invasive, environmentally friendly and can be mass produced.
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