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Conversion of mercaptans contained in a sour petroleum distillate

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5770722

A method of treating a sour petroleum distillate for the conversion of mercaptans contained therein is disclosed. The distillate is treated in contact with an oxidizing agent and a catalytic composite comprising a metal chelate mercaptan oxidation catalyst impregnated on a basic anion exchange resin.

Assignee:
Uop Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4206043
OSTI ID:
5770722
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English