Alberger process

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The Alberger process is an industrial method of producing

rock salt
.

Method

The Alberger process begins by heating brine under high pressure with a series of heaters. Impurities are removed using a tank filled with granite cubes called a graveler. When the pressure is released, salt crystals form in a steam-heated evaporation pan.[1] This results in a three-dimensional pyramid-shaped flake salt, which has low bulk density, high solubility, and good adhesion.[2] According to a scientific article from 1946, the process results in salt of high purity but "is the least economical method for the production of a given quantity of salt."[3]

Production

snack food manufacturers.[5]

History

The method was patented by Charles L. Weil on June 8, 1915.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Salt plant enhances safety, cuts costs with low-temperature hot melt". Adhesives Age. 39 (8). Access Intelligence. July 1996.
  2. ^ Claudia D. O'Donnell (March 1998). "A short salt synopsis". Prepared Foods. 167 (3). BNP Media.
  3. JSTOR 3626079
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  4. New York Times
    . Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Alberger Flake Salts". Cargill. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  6. ^ European Patent Office: US 1141999 . For original patent drawings and description of the process see: Original document. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
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