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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2020
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2016
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Kuala Lumpur, MY;
Yong Cheun Kuah, Kuala Lumpur, MY;
John David Holbrey, Belfast, GB;
Martin Philip Atkins, Belfast, GB;
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Kuala Lumpur, MY;
Abstract
This invention provides a process for removing mercury, from a mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for the removal of mercury from a mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed comprising the steps of: (i) contacting the mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed with a metal perhalide having the following formula: [M][X]wherein: [M]represents one or more metal cations wherein the metal has an atomic number greater than 36; an atomic radius of at least 50 pm and a 1st ionization energy of less than 750 kJmol; [X]represents one or more perhalide anions; and (ii) obtaining a hydrocarbon fluid product having a reduced mercury content compared to mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed.