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Processes for selectively reducing the concentration of hydrogen cyanide in syngas

US8974759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B2203/146
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention pertains to processes for selectively oxidizing hydrogen cyanide contained in syngas using permanganate anion as an oxidant contained in an aqueous solution that is contacted with the syngas under certain conditions of temperature, pressure and duration of contact.

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