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Use of polyols as scale control reagents in the mining processes

US9284625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2007
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hyperbranched polyglycerol is employed as a process stabilization aid of pregnant liquor of a Bayer process of producing alumina from bauxite. The hyperbranched polyglycerol has a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 1,000,000.

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