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HCN and iron cyanide complex removal

US4693873A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1985
Grant dateSep 15, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2103/18
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for scrubbing a synthesis gas stream containing residual amounts of iron containing particulate solids and minor amounts of HCN is disclosed, the process being characterized by scrubbing of the synthesis gas with an aqueous reactant solution, and providing for conversion of any iron complex or iron complexes formed during scrubbing by a low temperature conversion step.

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