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Spherical ion exchange resin having matrix-bound metal hydroxide, method for producing the same and method for adsorption treatment using the same
Assignee: Unitika Ltd
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Filing: 1983-10-13
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Granted: 1986-03-18
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Expires: 2003-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A spherical ion exchange resin composed of a phenolic resin and a metal hydroxide is disclosed. The metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound with the phenolic resin. A method for producing such an ion exchange resin and a method for selectively adsorbing ions using the same is also disclosed. The ion exchange resin is capable of efficiently recovering ions contained or dissolved in water in trace amounts and, hence, can be applied to any aqueous solution containing ions. For example, it can be used to recover useful substances from sea water and to purify waste waters from nonferrous refineries and nuclear power plants.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiaki Echigo
- 👤 Yoshiyuki Suematsu
- 👤 Tadashi Ishikura
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:05
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/28; C02F1/288; B; B01; B01J; B01J39/00; B01J39/08; B01J39/16; B01J39/17; B01J39/18; B01J39/19; B01J41/00; B01J41/08; B01J41/12; B01J47/00; B01J47/018; C02F1/42; C02F2101/00; C02F2101/10; C02F2101/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
33 words
A spherical ion exchange resin, comprising: a cross-linked phenolic resin; and a water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein said metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
33 words
A spherical ion exchange resin, comprising: a cross-linked phenolic resin; and a water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein said metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin, comprising the steps of: subjecting a phenol compound to precondensation with an aldehyde compound in the presence of an acid catalyst to provide a reaction mixture; incorporating a compound selected from the group consisting of a multivalent metal salt or an oxide into the reaction mixture while the reaction mixture retains its fluidity; dispersing the mixture in a medium; subjecting the dispersed mixture to poly-condensation in a state of suspension until the reaction is completed; treating with an alkaline agent; and obtaining the spherical ion exchange resin comprised of the cross-linked phenolic resin and water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein the water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin, comprising the steps of: subjecting a phenol compound to precondensation with an aldehyde compound in the presence of an acid catalyst to provide a reaction mixture; incorporating a compound selected from the group consisting of a multivalent metal salt or an oxide into the reaction mixture while the reaction mixture retains its fluidity; dispersing the mixture in a medium; subjecting the dispersed mixture to poly-condensation in a state of suspension until the reaction is completed; treating with an alkaline agent; and obtaining the spherical ion exchange resin comprised of the cross-linked phenolic resin and water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein the water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of adsorption treatment, comprising the steps of: mixing a spherical ion exchange resin comprised of a cross-linked phenolic resin and a water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein the water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin, with a solution containing ions; and allowing the ion exchange resin to selectively absorb ions from the solution.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of adsorption treatment, comprising the steps of: mixing a spherical ion exchange resin comprised of a cross-linked phenolic resin and a water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide, wherein the water insoluble multivalent metal hydroxide is enclosed and bound by a matrix of the cross-linked phenolic resin, with a solution containing ions; and allowing the ion exchange resin to selectively absorb ions from the solution.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the phenol compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of phenol, p-hydroxyphenylalanine, tyrosine, oxine and p-phenolsulfonic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the aldehyde compound is formaldehyde.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2 wherein the phenolic resin is provided by carrying out precondensation of phenol with formaldehyde in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the acid catalyst is at least one selected from the group consisting of mineral acids, organic acids and protonic acids.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the precondensation reaction is carried out at a temperature in the range of 20° to 70° C. with a molar ratio of aldehyde compounds to phenol compounds of from 1.0 to 3.0.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the compound selected from the group consisting of a multivalent metal salt and an oxide is incorporated into the reaction mixture in an amount of 0.5 to 200% by weight based on the total weight of the phenol compounds.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 9, wherein the amount of the compound incorporated in the reaction mixture is in an amount in the range of 10 to 100% by weight based on the total weight of the phenol compounds.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the polycondensation reaction is carried out in a state of suspension at a temperature in the range of 70° to 150° C. for a period of time of 1 to 10 hours.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
59 words
A method for producing a spherical ion exchange resin as claimed in claim 2, wherein the treatment with the alkaline agent is carried out at a temperature in the range of 20° C. to 80° C. with an alkaline agent sufficient to adjust the pH within the range of about 4 to about 10 after completion of the treatment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method of adsorption treatment as claimed in claim 3, wherein the ion-containing solution has a temperature in the range of 5° C. to 95° C. and the treatment is carried out over a period of time of 1 minute to 50 hours.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method of adsorption treatment as claimed in claim 13, wherein the solution has a temperature in the range of from 15° C. to 50° C.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method of adsorption treatment as claimed in claim 13, wherein the treatment is carried out over a period of time of 10 minutes to 2 hours.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS5089285A
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-03-17 | 1989-09-16 | 1990-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-03-17 | 1993-09-16 | 1994-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-03-17 | 1997-09-16 | 1998-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |