Process for producing low sodium sea salt from seawater

Details Process for producing low sodium sea salt from seawater Process for producing low sodium sea salt from seawater

2006-08-25

2009-11-24

Johnson, Edward M (Department: 1793)

Chemistry: physical processes

Physical processes

Crystallization

C023S304000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621968

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a low sodium sea salt and a method for producing the same. A first amount of natural seawater containing sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, sulfate and other trace minerals is introduced into a containment structure which is periodically exposed to the sun. Preferably, the containment structure is located outdoors in an arid climate with direct exposure to sunlight. An amount of water is evaporated forming a brine. An amount of sodium chloride is crystallized and an amount of the crystallized sodium chloride is removed so that the remaining brine includes substantial amounts of potassium, magnesium and sulfate. A second amount of natural seawater is combined with the remaining brine forming a diluted brine. An amount of water is evaporated from the diluted brine. Sodium chloride, potassium sulfate and magnesium sulfate is crystallized forming a low sodium sea salt whereby the sodium chloride is no more than 70 weight percent.

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