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Process for removing residual mercury from liquid hydrocarbons with aqeous polysulfide solutions

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6962292

This patent describes a process for treating a liquid hydrocarbon containing mercury. It comprises: contacting the liquid hydrocarbon with an aqueous solution of an alkali polysulfide; and separating a liquid hydrocarbon phase containing a substantially reduced concentration of mercury.

Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp., New York, NY
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4880527
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-108598A
OSTI ID:
6962292
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English