Abstract: A method is disclosed for the manufacture of a ceramic material for fillings or dental prostheses, which includes the steps of forming a precipitation product having at least one slightly soluble calcium phosphate compound, which has at least two phases of crystals; the slightly soluble calcium phosphate compound being a replacement for dental tissue. The precipitation product further includes a freely soluble compound dissolvable in the saliva of a patient's mouth and which creates a porous structure within the slightly soluble phase. The pores of this structure are filled by precipitating ions from the patient's saliva. The precipitation product is then sintered and dried, before being explosively compressed to form the ceramic dental filing material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for reducing atmospheric pollution caused by a pollutant selected from the group consisting of CO.sub.2, SO.sub.2 and a mixture thereof, the pollutant being contained in industrial gases being emitted to the atmosphere, through the conversion of CO.sub.2 to calcium carbonate and the conversion of SO.sub.2 to calcium sulfite using conventionally available calcium salt-containing reactant; said method comprising reacting the pollutant-containing gas, prior to the venting thereof to the atmosphere, with an alkali base and an aqueous liquor, whereby the pollutant reacts with the base and transfers to the liquor, and the resulting gas vented to the atmosphere has a reduced pollutant content; and reacting the pollutant-loaded liquor with a calcium salt-containing reactant to form calcium carbonate and calcium sulfite respectively, with the co-formation of a commercially utilizable salt containing an anion from the calcium salt reactant and a cation from the alkali base.

Abstract: A method of making an inorganic salt-hydrogen peroxide complex includes the following steps: (a) mixing the inorganic salt with sufficient water for a time sufficient to form a soft paste, (b) mixing the paste with an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution to form a hydrogen peroxide-containing paste, and (c) drying the hydrogen peroxide-containing paste. A hydrate method of making Na.sub.4 P.sub.2 O.sub.7.3H.sub.2 O.sub.2 includes the steps of: mixing sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate solid with an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide having a concentration of less than 30%, and drying the mixture. Compositions of matter include K.sub.2 HPO.sub.4.3H.sub.2 O.sub.2, KH.sub.2 PO.sub.4.H.sub.2 O.sub.2 Ca.sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.7.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Ca.sub.2 P.sub.2 O.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, K.sub.2 SO.sub.4.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2, Na.sub.2 SiO.sub.3.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2 and Na.sub.2 SiO.sub.7.nH.sub.2 O.sub.2.

Abstract: Sodium ammonium phosphate and ammonium chloride are prepared from an ammonium phosphate (e.g., diammonium phosphate) and sodium chloride in water. The crystallization of sodium ammonium phosphate may take place between -10.degree. C. to 40.degree. C. Using the present invention, technical grade sodium ammonium phosphate and ammonium chloride can be produced from fertilizer grade diammonium phosphate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a caking inhibitor for mono-and diammonium phosphates which is water soluble and effective at small concentrations rendering the phosphates acceptable in most utilities without separation of the inhibitor. The inhibitor is sodium sulfate. Effective amounts of this salt range from about 0.5 percent to about 1 percent by weight in the ammonium phosphates. It is particularly advantageous that this salt is useful in both types of ammonium phosphates.

Abstract: Aqueous coating compositions for glass or ceramic substrates contain at least one water soluble alkali silicate and a cross-linking agent produced by reacting at least one alkali hydroxide with an aluminum phosphate. The coating compositions are applied to a glass or ceramic substrate and heat cured.

Abstract: Process for using reactions of gas/solid type in which the solid reactant contains an at least partially hydrated salt.The process makes it possible to shift the position of the equilibrium line of the reaction under consideration and to reduce its slope in a Clapeyron diagram so as to cover a wider temperature region for a limited pressure range.

Abstract: A method of making water soluble pre-ceramic polymers includes heating hydrated metal salts above their melting points. A flow of air drives off water and most of the ligands. Polymerization occurs in the melt and the remaining side groups make the polymer soluble in water. Solubilization in water is accomplished by mixing the polymer with distilled water and heating the mixture at a temperature higher than about 60.degree. C. Thus prepared polymer solutions may be used to form fibers, films, and composite matrices.

Abstract: A synthetic apatite containing agronutrients and a method for making the apatite are disclosed. The apatite comprises crystalline calcium phosphate having agronutrients dispersed in the crystalline structure. The agronutrients can comprise potassium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, molybdenum, chlorine, boron, copper and zinc in amounts suited for plant growth. The apatite can optionally comprise a carbonate and/or silicon solubility control agent. The agronutrients are released slowly as the apatite dissolves.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microbicide which comprises a phosphate represented by the following general formula:M.sub.a.sup.1 A.sub.b M.sub.c.sup.2 (PO.sub.4).sub.d.nH.sub.2 Owherein M.sup.1 represents at least one element selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, tin, mercury, lead, iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, barium, cadmium and chromium, M.sup.2 represents at least one element selected from tetravelent metal elements, A represents at least one ion selected from the group consisting of hydrogen ion, alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions and ammonium ion, n represents a number which satisfies 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.6, a and b each represents a positive number and satisfy la+mb=1 or la+mb=2, and when a and b satisfy la+mb=1, c is 2 and d is 3, and when a and b satisfy la+mb=2, c is 1 and d is 2, where 1 is valence of M.sup.1 and m is valence of A.

Abstract: A process for preparing high absorptivity granular sodium phosphate mixtures made of sodium tripolyphosphate, pyrophosphates, metaphosphates and orthophosphates by hydrating and dehydrating a mixture comprising sodium tripolyphosphate in major proportion, and recovering the high absorptivity granular sodium phosphate mixture.

Abstract: Vitreous solid compositions at 25.degree. C. are useful as solid state electrolytes and are comprised of either Li.sub.3 PO.sub.4 or LiPO.sub.3 as a network former and/or network modifier.

Abstract: An excellent bioactive cement is provided which can chemically and firmly bond to teeth or bones of living bodies, adapt the shape of defected portions of bones or teeth of living bodies, harden quickly, and exhibit high initial strength, without forming inflammation to the surrounding tissue of living bodies. The bioactive cement is composed of glass powder comprising Ca as a main constituent, and an aqueous solution of ammonium phosphate as a hardening liquid for the glass powder, and is economical and stable without loosing the fixation between the artificial biomaterial and the bones or teeth of living bodies nor degradation thereof in the living bodies during a long period of use in the living bodies.

Abstract: Alkali metal phosphate solutions having a fluorine content of less than 20 ppm, based on P.sub.2 O.sub.5, are prepared by first digesting crude phosphate using sulfuric acid, and separating the calcium sulfate from the crude phosphoric acid. An alkali metal compound is then added to the crude phosphoric acid, and the precipitated solid is filtered off. The prepurified crude phosphoric acid is neutralized to a pH of at least 7, and the solid produced during this operation is separated off. The resultant alkali metal phosphate solutions having a P.sub.2 O.sub.5 content of from 10 to 30% by weight are adjusted to a pH of between 4.8 and 6.0 using phosphoric acid. The solutions are heated to from 60.degree. to 120.degree. C., and from 1 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the solution, of an alkaline earth metal oxygen compound are added to the alkali metal phosphate solutions with stirring.

Abstract: A homogeneous, particulate mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphates and tripolyphosphates is prepared by flash drying an aqueous solution of alkali metal orthophosphates having an alkali metal to phosphorus mole ratio in the range of 5:3 to 6:3, and calcining the resultant dried particles. Preferably, the alkali metal is sodium and the orthophosphate solution is adjusted to provide a major proportion of sodium pyrophosphate and a minor proportion of sodium tripolyphosphate in the final product.

Abstract: A homogeneous, particulate mixture of alkali metal pyrophosphates and tripolyphosphates is prepared by flash drying an aqueous solution of alkali metal orthophosphates having an alkali metal to phosphorus mole ratio in the range of 5:3 to 6:3, and calcining the resultant dried particles. Preferably, the alkali metal is sodium and the orthophosphate solution is adjusted to provide a major proportion of sodium pyrphosphate and a minor proportion of sodium tripolyphosphate in the final product.

Abstract: Process for production of desired phosphates from naturally occurring phosphates is characterized by treating naturally occurring phosphates under alkaline conditions to produce a material comprising trisodium and/or tripotassium orthophosphates, carbonating said material in solution, and recovering the desired phosphates from the carbonated solution. The desired phosphates include di- and mono-sodium orthophosphate; pentasodium tripolyphosphate; sodium metaphosphate and its polymers; tetrasodium pyrophosphate; ammonium phosphate; sodium ammonium hydrogen phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate; and the corresponding potassium salts thereof.

Abstract: Process for preparing a basic lithium phosphate catalyst suitable for the gas phase isomerization of an alkene oxide to the corresponding alcohol, in which process an aqueous solution of a lithium compound is mixed in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide with an aqueous solution of a phosphate salt or phosphoric acid, the process being characterized in that the aqueous solution of the phosphate salt or phosphoric acid is added evenly during a period of at least six hours to the homogeneously stirred aqueous solution of the lithium compound, upon which the precipitated lithium phosphate is washed with water and subsequently calcined.

Abstract: A process for production of alkali metal polyphosphates and/or pyriphosphates from an alkali metal orthophosphate comprises acidifying said orthophosphate with sulphuric acid, and then either(a) heating the reaction mixture to produce the desired products, and recovering said products from the reaction mixture, or(b) separating an intermediate from the reaction mixture, and heating the intermediate to form a desired product.The products are suitable for incorporation into detergents and soap powders.

Abstract: A process for producing potassium phosphates by ion exchange using an Advanced Separation Device (ASD) is disclosed. The process is carried out by supplying a phosphate salt solution, a washing solution and a potassium salt regeneration solution to respective fixed feed ports in periodic fluid communication with a plurality of resin-filled chambers moving about a circular path. Passage of the phosphate salt solution through potassium loaded resin forms potassium phosphates and cation loaded resin by ion exchange. After washing out residual salts, the cation loaded resin is regenerated by adding a potassium salt which loads the resin with potassium and strips it of the cation in the form of a soluble cation salt.By virtue of the ASD, potassium phosphate may be produced continuously and with greater efficiency than is possible with conventional ion exchange processes since the potassium salt and phosphate salt feed solutions may be fortified in an intra-stage fashion, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of monopotassium phosphate of a high purity without utilizing organic solvents. According to the process, monopotassium sulfate is reacted, at a temperature in the range of between 40 to 100 degrees with a phosphate constituent selected from phosphate rock, dicalcium phosphate or mixtures thereof in the presence of phosphoric acid. The common metal impurities, organic matter and fluorides present in the starting phosphate rock are substantially elininated, with the calcium sulfate resulted thereto. After separating out the calcium sulfate, the filtrate is neutralized to a pH in the range of between 3 to 7, with a calcium-containing compound comprising Ca(OH).sub.2, CaO or CaCO.sub.3, or mixtures thereof. From the filtrate obtained, pure monopotassium phosphate is crystallized out. The process is characterized by a high recovery of the P.sub.2 O.sub.5 and K.sub.2 O values, the monopotassium phosphate produced being completely free of chloride ion.

Abstract: A process for production of alkali metal phosphates from material containing calcium, iron and aluminium phosphates, for example naturally occurring phosphate rocks, involves calcining the material with alkali metal carbonates to produce alkali metal phosphates, which are then leached from the calcined product under conditions that yield relatively concentrated solutions.

Abstract: An improved continuous process for the production of fertilizers, wherein the reactions, mixing, sizing, and moisture removal required to produce a resultant product are carried out on a simple, flat surface that moves horizontally, and wherein, in the reactor-mixing zone of said surface, the surface movement, the shearing action of moving blades, the moving spargers for distributing reactants and reaction products, the unusually wide dispersion of the reactants and reaction products, and the unusually long retention time and extensive aeration of the final reaction products and reacted product have the useful benefits of low consumption of energy, close product size control, elimination of the need for recycling produced materials as a means of wetness control in the reactor-mixing zone, and of achieving relatively simple, low cost processing.

Abstract: Alkali metal phosphates and HF can be produced from a substantially calcium-free fluoroaluminum phosphate precipitate (which also contains iron) made by the aging of wet process phosphoric acid containing iron, fluorine and aluminum, preferably phosphoric acid analyzing in the range of about 15%-45 weight percent P.sub.2 O.sub.5, 2-4% Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 1-2% fluorine. One process involves digestion of phosphate ore matrix in recycled phosphoric acid, filtration to remove the insoluble residue, precipitation and filtration to remove gypsum, and aging of the product acid to precipitate the aluminum impurity as a fluoroaluminum phosphate compound. The fluoroaluminum phosphate can be decomposed (as by heating at above 195.degree. C.) to produce HF and aluminum phosphate. The aluminum phosphate can be contacted with alkali metal hydroxide under conditions which produce an alkali metal phosphate.

Abstract: A process for production of alkali metal phosphates from material containing iron and aluminium phosphates comprises leaching the said material with alkali metal carbonate solution to produce a leachate containing dissolved phosphates, and recovering alkali metal phosphates from the leachate. In a preferred embodiment, the carbonate leach is followed by further leaching wth alkali metal hydroxide to effect further dissolution of phosphates from the material, before recovering alkali metal phosphates from the leachate.

Abstract: In the process of the invention spent phosphoric acid is concentrated and stripped with air to a greater than 50% P.sub.2 O.sub.5 concentration to remove nitric acid. As a result of concentrating the spent acid a portion of the aluminum precipitates as monoaluminum phosphate, which is recovered by filtration. The filtrate is then ammoniated to produce a monoammonium phosphate solution. The solids precipitated during ammoniation and comprising aluminum ammonium phosphate which contains other metal phosphates are washed and reacted with aqueous ammonia to form diammonium phosphate.

Abstract: A rapid, low temperature process for solubilizing phosphate rocks having high content of foreign matter or a low phosphorus content to obtain: (a) a slow release fertilizer of the NP type; (b) phosphoric acid of high concentration plus MAP; and (c) DAP.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for recovering phosphate (P.sub.2 O.sub.

Abstract: A process for the granulation of potash salts to produce granules in high yield by the steps of mixing the potash salt with an inorganic phosphate binder and water, granulating the mixture and drying it.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making granulated, hydrated alkali metal orthophosphates. To this end, the disclosure provides for one or more anhydrous or partially hydrated alkali metal orthophosphates presenting a degree of hydration of less than 90%, based on the theoretically possible degree of hydration, and containing an at least 20% proportion of particles with a size of less than 0.045 mm, to be intensively mixed and granulated with water and an ammonium polyphosphate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making aqueous alkali metal phosphate solutions by subjecting aqueous alkali metal phosphite solutions to catalytic oxidation with oxygen or air. More particularly, oxygen or air in stoichiometric excess proportions is introduced into the aqueous alkali metal phosphite solution at about 30.degree. to 110.degree. C., at a pH-value of 0 to about 8, and in the presence of SiO.sub.2 or aluminum silicate containing at most 10 weight % Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, for as long as necessary to achieve conversion of the alkali metal phosphite to alkai metal phosphate. After completion of the oxidation, the aqueous solution is separated from the catalyst.

Abstract: A method of spray drying 1-3-8 sodium aluminum phosphate reaction mixtures by the steps:(A) forming an aqueous 1-3-8 SALP reaction mixture by reacting Na.sub.2 CO.sub.3,Al(OH).sub.3 and H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 in a Na:Al:PO.sub.4 atomic ratio of 1:3:8 at a water content between about 30% and about 48% and in the presence of an effective amount of a non-toxic, substantially, water soluble metal sulfate as a precipitation inhibitor;(B) adding sufficient water to (A) to form a sprayable solution, and(C) spray drying the solution of (B) and recovering the dried product.

Abstract: An energy efficient process and apparatus is described that allows production of concentrated polyphosphate containing ammonium phosphate suspension fertilizers that can be stored and handled at temperatures well below 0.degree. F. Ammoniation of the merchant-grade wet-process phosphoric acid provides all of the heat required by the process. Use of a unique enlarged dual pipe-type reactor system allows operation for extended periods without clogging. To obtain the high concentration and excellent low temperature storage and handling properties, the ammonium phosphate must be produced within closely specified and previously undisclosed N:P.sub.2 O.sub.5 and solution concentration ranges. Operation outside the specified composition range will reduce the maximum plant food concentration and may cause some of the ammonium phosphate salts to crystallize and foul the heat-transfer surfaces.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of fused polyphosphate glasses in which a hydrocarbon is used as the carrier for the slurry of reactants that are fed to the high temperature furnace.

Abstract: A wide variety of chemical processes using thin films of reactants are carried out on the surface of a body rotating at high speed and the products are readily isolated (for example as fine particles or fibres) by using centrifugal force to fling the products from the rim of the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of alkali metal phosphate solutions free of zinc, from phosphoric acid solutions contaminated with zinc. To this end, feed solution is admixed with alkali metal hydroxide or carbonate so as to establish in the resulting suspension a pH-value within the range 8 to 14. Next, resulting suspension is reacted under pressure and with thorough agitation with H.sub.2 S or an alkali metal sulfide solution; and decontaminated alkali metal phosphate solution is separated from solid matter, the pressure being maintained.

Abstract: Crystalline urea phosphate is pyrolyzed in one stage to give molten urea ammonium polyphosphates that contains up to 95 percent of the phosphate as polyphosphate. These are then processed into high-analysis solid or liquid fertilizers. Addition of urea to the process to maintain a urea:biuret ratio of at least 16 prevents precipitation of biuret in the liquid fertilizers.

Abstract: A gelatinous fragrance-imparting composition comprising a gel substrate, a perfume, at least one first additive selected from the group consisting of phosphates having the formula:(M).sub.m (H).sub.3-m PO.sub.4 .multidot.xH.sub.2 O (I)wherein M is sodium, potassium or ammonium, m is an integer of from 1 to 3, and x is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 12,And carbonates having the formula:(M).sub.n (H).sub.2-n CO.sub.3 .multidot.xH.sub.2 O (II)wherein M and x are as defined above and n is an integer of 1 or 2, and at least one pH adjusting agent selected from phosphates and carbonates having the above formulas (I) and (II), with the proviso that said pH adjusting agent is different from said first additive, and wherein the pH of the composition is in the range of from 6.0 to 10.0.

Abstract: Potassium fluoride and silica are reacted with an aqueous solution of hydrofluorosilicic acid. The resulting potassium fluorosilicate is recovered. The potassium fluorosilicate may be further reacted with ammonia in water to form an aqueous mixture of ammonium fluoride and potassium fluoride. The ammonium fluoride is then heated in aqueous solution in the presence of excess potassium fluoride to release ammonia and to form potassium bifluoride. The potassium bifluoride is recovered from solution substantially free from ammonia and heated to release hydrogen fluoride. Alternatively, the recovered potassium bifluoride may be reacted with sodium fluoride to produce sodium bifluoride. The sodium bifluoride is then heated to release hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: Rinse acid collected from an aluminum bright dipping operation is reacted with soda alkalies at 80.degree. C or higher to yield a solution of trisodium phosphate, Na.sub.3 PO.sub.4, sodium aluminate, NaAlO.sub.2, sodium nitrate, NaNO.sub.3, and trace insolubles. The hot solution is quickly filtered to remove all insoluble impurities and then cooled so that the trisodium phosphate crystallizes out which, after filtering, leaves a mother liquor containing some remaining trisodium phosphate and soluble impurities, namely, sodium aluminate and sodium nitrate. The mother liquor is then recycled repeatedly with further batches of rinse acid to maximize the phosphate recovery.

Abstract: A process for the production of a granular fertilizer material from sludge materials discharged from scrubbing processes that remove pollutants from boiler flue gases. Waste sludge discharged from flue gas scrubber systems often contain large amounts of calcium and sulfur as well as lesser amounts of other compounds known to have plant nutrient value. The sludge is treated with an acid such as phosphoric, sulfuric or nitric, or a mixture of these, and ammonia. The resulting sludge-ammonia-acid salt mixture is combined with partially dried, previously processed solid material (recycle) in a horizontal rotating vessel. Additional ammonia and/or acid is added to the rotating vessel to cause the sludge-salt mixture to solidify and granulate. Other plant nutrients may be added to the rotating vessel during granulation. The granulated material discharged from the rotary vessel is further processed (dried, cooled, and screened) to obtain desirable moisture content and particle size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of potassium phosphates. More specifically the present invention provides a process for the manufacture of monopotassium phosphate, KH.sub.2 PO.sub.4, from potassium bearing brines.

Abstract: Production of substantially water-insoluble linear ammonium polyphosphates of the general formula (NH.sub.4 PO.sub.3).sub.n, in which n is a number between 10 and 1000. To this end, substantially equimolecular proportions of ammonium orthophosphate and phosphorus pentoxide are reacted by heating them to temperatures within the range 170.degree. and 350.degree.C in the presence of gaseous ammonia. The reaction is effected while continuously and simultaneously mixing, kneading and comminuting the reaction material in a reactor. The reactor is closed, provided with means for the supply of solid feed material, a gas inlet and a gas outlet, a discharge opening for the removal of final product, and with mixing, kneading and comminuting implements which are rotatably secured to the inside of the reactor.

Abstract: A selected ammonium phosphate is reacted at elevated temperature and pressure with sodium hydroxide in a vertical column having vapor-liquid contact means to produce an alkali metal orthophosphate having a low alkali metal/P molar ratio which is substantially free of ammonia. Ammonia is taken overhead.

Abstract: A solution of sodium ammonium phosphate is prepared by reacting monoammonium phosphate with sodium carbonate in a vertical column having vapor-liquid contact means at a temperature in the range of 150.degree.F. up to the boiling point.

Abstract: Potassium phosphates useful as fertilizer materials, are produced by the reaction of phosphate rock or a solubilized form thereof, concentrated sulfuric acid and potassium hydrogen sulfate wherein the potassium hydrogen sulfate is added in a controlled manner and preferably in admixture with at least a portion of the sulfuric acid, the precipitated calcium sulfate precipitate is removed and the filtrate processed for recovery of the potassium phosphates. In further embodiments, high-sulfate containing filtrates are treated to lower the sulfate ion content of the products and effect partial neutralization by any of several methods such as by treatment thereof with fresh phosphate rock or source of calcium ion such as calcium oxide, alternatively or successively, and the resulting solution is used as a fertilizer, or liquids are removed and the solids are dried and/or dehydrated for recovery of the potassium phosphate compounds. Also methods are provided for the addition of nitrogen values.

Abstract: An electrooptic crystal having improved characteristics including an improved light extinction ratio and a process of making same including etching certain portions of the lateral surfaces thereof so as to relieve surface and other strain in the crystal.

Abstract: Aqueous monoammonium phosphate is reacted at elevated temperature with sodium carbonate in a vertical column having vapor-liquid contact means to produce an aqueous solution of sodium ammonium phosphate having a reduced carbon dioxide content. The sodium ammonium phosphate solution is treated in a second such column at elevated temperature and pressure to produce ammonia and an ammonia-free solution of alkali metal orthophosphate having a desired alkali metal to phosphorus molar ratio.

Abstract: Method for production of granular ammonium polyphosphate fertilizer in which ammonium polyphosphate melt is prepared in a simple inline reactor and distributed onto a bed of solids in a drum granulator to bind smaller fertilizer particles into granules. The desired polyphosphate content can be obtained in the granular product by adjusting the total heat input of the feed reactants to the reactor by means of energy conservation modifications to the system. Energy losses from the reaction system are controlled by use of a predetermined quantity of insulation so that varying amounts of the maximum theoretical heat input can be utilized to produce products of polyphosphate contents as desired.