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Process for regenerating a carbonylation catalyst solution to remove corrosion metals and carbonylation of methanol to acetic acid

US4894477A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1986
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for treating carbonylation catalyst solutions which contain a rhodium component and a lithium component to remove metallic corrosion products comprises contacting the catalyst solution with a cation exchange resin in the lithium form.

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