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Catalysts for the treatment of gases containing various derivatives of sulphur

US3978004A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1974
Grant dateAug 31, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 1, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J35/635
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Catalysts for Claus reaction treatment of industrial gases containing hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide in which the catalyst has a specific surface area of at least 80 sq.m./g and is composed of activated alumina and a compound of lanthanum, a lanthanide series metal of atomic number 58 to 71 or a metal of Group IIIB of the periodic classification of elements which is present, when calculated as the oxide, in an amount within the range of 1-20% by weight of the catalyst.

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