System and method for removal of arsenic from aqueous solutions

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APP PUB NO 20020003116A1
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09894228

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A method and system of removing arsenic from aqueous solutions is provided. Specifically, the aqueous solution includes arsenic, said arsenic being present in the +3 oxidation state. Arsenic can also be present in the +5 oxidation state. The pH of the aqueous solution is first adjusted to a pH in the range of about 3 to 5. Iron salts , such as ferric or an ferrous salts, are introduced into the aqueous solution. Hydrogen peroxide is added to the aqueous solution wherein the arsenic present in the +3 oxidation state is oxidized to the +5 oxidation state. Next, the pH of the aqueous solution is adjusted to a value in the range of about 5 to 8 to form an insoluble ferric hydroxide compound including arsenic in the +5 oxidation state adsorbed onto the compound which is then removed from the aqueous solution.

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IONICS INCORPORATED65 GROVE STREET WATERTOWN MA 02172

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Golden, Josh H Santa Cruz, CA 22 400

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