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C21B 2100/42

Sulphur removal

Full Title

Handling of exhaust gases produced during the manufacture of iron or steel > Gas purification of exhaust gases to be recirculated or used in other metallurgical processes > Sulphur removal

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class C21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JFE STEEL JP 8,270
  2. NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION JP 5,222
  3. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 4,824
  4. JFE STEEL 3,311
  5. ARCELORMITTAL LU 3,239
  6. NSSMC (NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL) JP 2,659
  7. HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY KR 1,492
  8. ANGANG STEEL COMPANY 1,318
  9. BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 1,233
  10. KOBE STEEL JP 1,228