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Process for recovering lead from discarded batteries |
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Process for recovering lead from discarded batteries
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Dreissen |
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November 6, 1979 |
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05/965,238 |
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December 1, 1978 |
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Dreissen; Hubert H. (Geleen, NL)
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209/172.5; 209/2; 209/727 |
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| Abstract: |
A process is disclosed for recovering lead from discarded storage batteries which have been crushed or ground to obtain a particulate scrap, wherein the lead is separated from non-metallic components, which are mainly plastics and suchlike from the battery casings and separators, in a hyrocyclone having a relatively large top angle of the conical part and using water as the separating medium. A scrap-water mixture is fed to the hydrocyclone and a predominantly lead-containing portion is discharged from the apex area of the hydrocyclone, while a predominantly non-metal containing portion is discharged from the overflow area of the cyclone. The water is drained from the separated portions and recycled; part of the recycled water is cleaned in a second hydrocyclone. |
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