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Title: Method for removing metal ions from solution with titanate sorbents

Patent ·
OSTI ID:872684

A method for removing metal ions from solution comprises the steps of providing titanate particles by spray-drying a solution or slurry comprising sorbent titanates having a particle size up to 20 micrometers, optionally in the presence of polymer free of cellulose functionality as binder, said sorbent being active towards heavy metals from Periodic Table (CAS version) Groups IA, IIA, IB, IIB, IIIB, and VIII, to provide monodisperse, substantially spherical particles in a yield of at least 70 percent of theoretical yield and having a particle size distribution in the range of 1 to 500 micrometers. The particles can be used free flowing in columns or beds, or entrapped in a nonwoven, fibrous web or matrix or a cast porous membrane, to selectively remove metal ions from aqueous or organic liquid.

Research Organization:
3M CO
DOE Contract Number:
AR21-96MC33089
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Patent Number(s):
US 5989434
OSTI ID:
872684
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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