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Desulfurization and novel compositions for same

US7220704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2002
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10G2400/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition comprising a promoter and a metal oxide selected from the group consisting of a gallium oxide, an indium oxide, and combinations of any two or more thereof, wherein at least a portion of the promoter is present as a reduced valence promoter and methods of preparing such composition are disclosed. The thus-obtained composition is employed in a desulfurization zone to remove sulfur from a hydrocarbon stream.

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