Desulfurization as a method of identifying sulfur compounds

Journal Article · Mon Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1960 · Anal. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac60159a036· OSTI ID:7319933

Thompson, C J; Coleman, H J; Ward, C C; Rall, H T

A micromethod has been developed for the catalytic removal of sulfur from sulfur compounds to yield hydrocarbons for which standard compounds are available. Data are presented showing the desulfurization of typical members of the sulfur compound classes: alkane and cycloalkane thiols, alkane and cyclic sulfides, thiophenes, and benzothiophenes. The method is simple and direct and is applicable to fractions, from gas-liquid chromatographic columns, of less than 0.0002 ml. The method has been applied successfully to the identification of sulfur compounds in concentrates from distillate fractions, and it is anticipated that it will be useful in this and similar fields.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Bartlesville, OK
• OSTI ID: 7319933
• Journal Information: Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 32:3; ISSN ANCHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHROMATOGRAPHY
DESULFURIZATION
ELEMENTS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
MICROANALYSIS
NONMETALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC SULFUR COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM
SEPARATION PROCESSES
SULFUR