Process for removing metals from hydrocarbons
US9447335B2 · kind B2 · utility
4Cited by
2References
31Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L2290/542
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the removal of mercury from a mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed using specifically selected ionic liquids comprising, contacting the mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed with an ionic liquid having the formula [Cat+][M+][X−] and separating from the ionic liquid a hydrocarbon fluid product having a reduced mercury content compared to the mercury-containing fluid feed.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.