Abstract:
Water-soluble graft copolymers of acrylic acid and a watersoluble polyhydroxy polymeric compound, including water-soluble salts thereof, are useful as binders in the agglomeration of finely divided materials. The graft copolymers are especially useful as binders in the pelletization of minerals and ores, such as taconite.
Abstract:
Ore pellets prepared by binding fine ore with a particular binding agent consisting of water-soluble sulfonic acid of hydrocarbon compounds, or its salt.
Abstract:
An ethylene/vinyl acetate resin copolymer mixed with paraffin wax coats and binds finely divided materials compressed into a briquette for addition to molten metal. The binder, which forms a minor portion of the total briquette, may be extended by first coating one of the finely divided materials intended for incorporation in the briquette whereby a very small percentage of the binder is thoroughly and evenly distributed throughout the briquette.
Abstract:
Water-soluble graft copolymers of acrylic acid and methyl cellulose, including water-soluble salts thereof, are useful as binders in the agglomeration of finely divided materials. The graft copolymers are especially useful as binders in the pelletization of minerals and ores, such as taconite.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an organic ore pelletizing aid, to a method for making it, and to a method for pelletizing ore using the pelletizing aid. The pelletizing aid comprises coal which has been treated with an alkali metal hydroxide. A particular advantage is the provision of good ore ''''ballability,'''' even at relatively high moisture content. The pelletizing aid may be coated with a high molecular weight, water dispersible organic polymer to further improve its performance.