Method for reclaiming lead
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1. A method comprising:
- a. adding an Arrhenius base to a kettle containing lead bullion and tin;
b. adding a byproduct of conventional detinning to the kettle;
c. agitating contents of the kettle; and
d. removing a layer of slag from the kettle, wherein the method reduces the amount of tin via chemical oxidation in the lead bullion.
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Abstract
A method for reducing tin in lead bullion has the steps of adding an Arrhenius base to a kettle containing lead bullion and tin, adding a byproduct of conventional detinning to the kettle, agitating contents of the kettle, and removing a layer of slag from the kettle. The disclosed method removes tin via chemical oxidation, adds lead via chemical reduction of an oxide from the byproduct of conventional detinning, and preserves most of the antimony content of the lead bullion.
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1. A method comprising:
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a. adding an Arrhenius base to a kettle containing lead bullion and tin; b. adding a byproduct of conventional detinning to the kettle; c. agitating contents of the kettle; and d. removing a layer of slag from the kettle, wherein the method reduces the amount of tin via chemical oxidation in the lead bullion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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a. adjusting a kettle temperature to about 413-468°
C., the kettle containing lead bullion and tin;b. adding sodium hydroxide into the kettle; c. adding tin dross into the kettle; d. agitating components in the kettle; and e. removing a layer of slag from the kettle, wherein the method reduces tin via chemical oxidation and adds lead via chemical reduction to the lead bullion in the kettle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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a. adjusting a kettle temperature to about 413-468°
C., the kettle containing lead bullion and tin;b. adding sodium hydroxide into the kettle; c. adding bag house dust into the kettle; d. agitating components in the kettle; and e. removing a layer of slag from the kettle, wherein the method reduces tin via chemical oxidation and adds lead via chemical reduction to the lead bullion in the kettle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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