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Method of treating bauxite waste red mud with acid and making construction bricks from the treated material
Assignee: Guyana University
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Filing: 1974-09-18
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1994-09-18
Abstract
Abstract Bauxite waste red mud is treated with hydrochloric acid to dissolve only the sodium content. The treated material is mixed with kaolinitic clay and formed into construction bricks.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Onyemauwa Iwu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:56
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B33/00; C04B33/02; C04B33/13; C04B33/132; C04B33/1321; C04B33/1322; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P40/00; Y02P40/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An improved method of treating bauxite waste red mud comprising Fe 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , TiO 2 and Na 2 O with acid to remove sodium therefrom and to obtain commercially useful material therefrom, wherein, the improvement comprises: a. suspending said waste red mud which has been dried in water; b. titrating the suspension with a molar solution of hydrochloric acid corresponding to the sodium content of the red mud until the pH of the suspension is between 5.5-6; c. continuously agitating the suspension during titration; d. allowing the suspension to settle after titration; e. separating the liquid portion containing sodium chloride from the solid portion; f. washing said solid portion until portions of the filtrate from said washings yield substantially no crystals on evaporation to dryness; g. and converting said solid portion to a dry powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An improved method of treating bauxite waste red mud comprising Fe 2 O 3 , SiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , TiO 2 and Na 2 O with acid to remove sodium therefrom and to obtain commercially useful material therefrom, wherein, the improvement comprises: a. suspending said waste red mud which has been dried in water; b. titrating the suspension with a molar solution of hydrochloric acid corresponding to the sodium content of the red mud until the pH of the suspension is between 5.5-6; c. continuously agitating the suspension during titration; d. allowing the suspension to settle after titration; e. separating the liquid portion containing sodium chloride from the solid portion; f. washing said solid portion until portions of the filtrate from said washings yield substantially no crystals on evaporation to dryness; g. and converting said solid portion to a dry powder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1, which includes mixing the dry powder product with kaolinitic clay, placing the mixture in molds and firing the same to produce construction bricks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
Construction bricks formed according to the method of claim 2.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |