Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the removal of mercury from a mercury- containing hydrocarbon fluid feed using specifically selected ionic liquids comprising, contacting the mercury-containing hydrocarbon fluid feed with an ionic liquid having the formula[Cat+][M+][X-] and separating from the ionic liquid a hydrocarbon fluid product having a reduced mercury content compared to the mercury-containing fluid feed.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | WO2012046057A2 |
| IPC | PCT/GB2011/051906 |
| Priority date | 05/10/2011 |
| Filing date | 05/10/2011 |
| Publication status | Published - 05 Oct 2011 |