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Title: Method for removing chlorine compounds from hydrocarbon mixtures

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5838106

A process for removing halide ions from a hydrocarbon feedstream containing halogenated hydrocarbons wherein the contaminated feedstock is contacted with a solution of a suitable oxidizing acid containing a lanthanide oxide, the acid being present in a concentration of at least about 50 weight percent for a time sufficient to remove substantially all of the halide ion from the hydrocarbon feedstock.

Research Organization:
Suntech, Inc., Marcus Hook, PA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC01-78ET11041
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Application Number:
ON: DE85011608
OSTI ID:
5838106
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English