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Demetalation of hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks using monobasic carboxylic acids and salts thereof

US4988433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1990
Grant dateJan 29, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Monobasic carboxylic acids or salts thereof are used to remove metals, particularly calcium and iron, from hydrocarbonaceous feedstocks. An aqueous solution of the acid is used to extract the metals from the feedstock prior to processing. Acetic acid is the preferred carboxylic acid.

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