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Membranes

CA 1262994 C · Owner: Hann, Richard A. · Inventors: Hann, Richard A.; Holmes, David R.

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H32942, Abstract, Membranes, Divalent metal salts of sulphonated polyarylethersulphones and solutions thereof in a specified solvent mixture for example a, mixture of an alkylene carbonate an ether and a carboxylic acid, hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbon compound or water can be used to produce membranes, such as asymmetric semi-permeable membranes for reverse osmosis. The divalent metal may be an alkaline earth metal particularly barium. Membranes having a desirable combination of nigh salt rejection at a high water flux are also disclosed. These membranes may be used for the desalination of sea water and purification of brackish waters and industrial effluents.

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  • Granted November 14, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 14, 2006.
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FiledNovember 23, 1984
GrantedNovember 14, 1989
Term endedNovember 14, 2006
Patent numberCA 1262994 C
Classification (IPC)C02F1/44 +2 more

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19851988199119941997200020032006Application filedNov 23, 1984Patent grantedNov 14, 1989Term endedNov 14, 2006

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