Inventors:
David L. Porter - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
The Dow Chemical Company - Midland MI
International Classification:
C01D 104
Abstract:
A method to purify an aqueous solution of an alkali metal hydroxide by countercurrently contacting the ammonia and hydroxide, in a volume ratio of about 0. 6 to 1 to about 1 to 1, in a packed bed. The temperature in the lower portion of an extractor in which the process is carried out is controlled and maintained within a range of at least about 155. degree. to about 170. degree. F.