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Chalcogenide compounds for the remediation of nuclear and heavy metal wastes

US9056263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2011
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2300/205
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Chalcogenide compounds, including ternary and quaternary tin and antimony chalcogenides, for use as absorbents in the remediation of hazardous materials are provided. Also provided are methods for using the chalcogenides in the remediation of ionic and elemental metals from aqueous and non-aqueous fluids.

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