PROCESS FOR MODIFYING THE METAL ION SORPTION CAPACITY OF A MEDIUM AND MODIFIED MEDIUM
First Claim
Patent Images
1. A process for modifying a medium comprising:
- treating a medium having a metal ion sorption capacity with a solution comprising (a) an agent capable of forming a complex with metal ions, and (b) ions selected from the group consisting of sodium ions, potassium ions, magnesium ions or a combination thereof, to create a medium having an increased capacity to sorb metal ions relative to said untreated medium.
5 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A process for modifying a medium is disclosed that includes treating a medium having a metal ion sorption capacity with a solution that includes: A) an agent capable of forming a complex with metal ions; and B) ions selected from the group consisting of sodium ions, potassium ions, magnesium ions, and combinations thereof, to create a medium having an increased capacity to sorb metal ions relative to the untreated medium.
-
Citations
18 Claims
-
1. A process for modifying a medium comprising:
-
treating a medium having a metal ion sorption capacity with a solution comprising (a) an agent capable of forming a complex with metal ions, and (b) ions selected from the group consisting of sodium ions, potassium ions, magnesium ions or a combination thereof, to create a medium having an increased capacity to sorb metal ions relative to said untreated medium. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
-
Specification