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Process And Method For Producing Crystallized Metal Sulfates - EP3945068

The patent EP3945068 was granted to Northvolt on Jan 17, 2024. The application was originally filed on Apr 8, 2021 under application number EP21167321A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3945068

NORTHVOLT
Application Number
EP21167321A
Filing Date
Apr 8, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 15, 2023
Grant Date
Jan 17, 2024
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