Process for dissolving sulfur
US5585334A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/932
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process which can be used to dissolve sulfur deposits or sulfur plugs in gas wells, oil wells, vessels, or conduits for transporting a fluid containing sulfur is provided. The process comprises contacting the sulfur deposits or sulfur plugs under conditions sufficient to dissolve sulfur wherein the composition comprises an organic sulfide, a base, a surfactant, and optionally, a mercaptan and is present in an amount effective to dissolve sulfur.
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