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Surface-reacted calcium carbonate and its use in waste water treatment

US9745212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2014
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for the purification of water, wherein a surface-reacted natural calcium carbonate is brought into contact with the water to be purified, the surface-reacted natural calcium carbonate being the reaction product of a natural calcium carbonate with an acid and carbon dioxide, which is formed in situ by the acid treatment and/or supplied externally.

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