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Method of recovering sodium hydroxide from sulfur free pulping or bleaching waste liquor by mixing ferric oxide with condensed waste liquor prior to burning
Assignee: Toyo Pulp Co Ltd
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Filing: 1974-10-01
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1994-10-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a new and improved recovery method of chemicals from waste liquor of pulping or bleaching. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for direct recovery of sodium hydroxide from waste liquor of pulping or bleaching which is substantially free from sulfur compounds. Ferric oxide is admixed with concentrated waste liquor and thereafter the admixture is burned to form a smelt. By submerging the smelt in hot water a solution of sodium hydroxide and a ferric oxide precipitate are obtained. The precipitated ferric oxide can be reused in the mixing step.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadashi Nagano
- 👤 Saisei Miyao
- 👤 Noriyoshi Niimi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:42
CPC Classifications
D; D21; D21C; D21C11/00; D21C11/0085; D21C11/0092; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P40/00; Y02P40/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of recovering sodium hydroxide from waste liquor which is discharged from pulping and/or bleaching steps of cellulosic materials and is substantially free from sulfur, which comprises a. condensing the waste liquor, b. caustifying said waste liquor, by the steps of i. mixing ferric oxide into the condensed waste liquor, the amount of ferric oxide admixed in said condensed waste liquor controlling the efficiency of caustification, ii. burning the mixture to produce a smelted product, iii. submerging the smelted product in hot water to thereby directly form sodium hydroxide solution and a precipitate of ferric oxide, and c. reusing the thus precipitated ferric oxide in said mixing step.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of recovering sodium hydroxide from waste liquor which is discharged from pulping and/or bleaching steps of cellulosic materials and is substantially free from sulfur, which comprises a. condensing the waste liquor, b. caustifying said waste liquor, by the steps of i. mixing ferric oxide into the condensed waste liquor, the amount of ferric oxide admixed in said condensed waste liquor controlling the efficiency of caustification, ii. burning the mixture to produce a smelted product, iii. submerging the smelted product in hot water to thereby directly form sodium hydroxide solution and a precipitate of ferric oxide, and c. reusing the thus precipitated ferric oxide in said mixing step.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the burning step is carried out at a temperature of about 700° to about 900° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the temperature of the hot water in the submerging step is maintained at about 50° to about 100° C.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the amount of ferric oxide admixed in the condensed waste liquor is at least equimolar to sodium, as Na 2 O, contained in the condensed waste liquor, in order to obtain an efficiency of caustification of more than about 80%.
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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) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |