Tadashi Kozima

Title: Tadashi Kozima and His Patent for Preparing Lower Alcohols.

Introduction

Tadashi Kozima is an inventor associated with Yokohama, Japan, and Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Incorporated. His recorded patent concerns a process for preparing lower alcohols through the hydration of olefins.

Latest Patents

The available information lists one patent for Kozima: “Process for Preparing Lower Alcohols.” The process hydrates a corresponding olefin in an aqueous solution containing a chromium compound, phosphoric acid, and a heteropolyacid. Phosphoric acid provides catalytic activity but can corrode equipment in aqueous conditions. The patent describes combining phosphoric acid with a heteropolyacid to improve catalytic activity and stability, while adding a chromium compound to help limit corrosion. The record lists 1 patent for Kozima.

Career Highlights

Kozima’s documented work connects him with Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Incorporated, and with chemical-process innovation focused on lower-alcohol production. The patent addresses the practical balance between catalytic performance and the durability of processing equipment.

Collaborations

The supplied information identifies Kanemaru and Kenji Yoshida as Kozima’s coworkers. Their specific contributions to the patent are not detailed in the available data.

Conclusion

Tadashi Kozima’s recorded invention presents a catalytic approach to producing lower alcohols while addressing corrosion concerns, reflecting a practical contribution to chemical-process technology.