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Method for treating mercaptans contained in a sour petroleum distillate

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6620349

A method is claimed for treating a mercaptan-containing sour petroleum distillate. The method involves contacting said distillate with a catalytic composite comprising a carrier material, a metal chelate oxidation catalyst, a substituted ammonium compound, and a linear ionic compound.

Assignee:
Uop Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4360421
OSTI ID:
6620349
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English