Researchers with backgrounds in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and chemical engineering studied the full development of a new ligand bonded silica gel technology. The resulting products are used in a variety of separation systems. A few applications of center technology include precious and base metal refining, heavy metal and organic clean-up and nuclear waste management.

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Chemical Separations 88-89
Chemical Separations 89-90
Chemical Separations 90-91
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Highlights

• Set up pilot plants in four of the largest precious metal refineries in the U.S.
• Processes for separating Paladium and Rhodium represents a 40%-60% cost reduction to the industry

Spin Out Companies

• IBC Advanced Technologies

Benefiting Companies

• ASARCO
• Cascade Refining
• DataChem
• GalTech Semiconductor
• Johnson Matthey
• Parish Chemical
• Tronac, Inc.

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