Patent ID: 8900349
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: B01D,B01J,C10G,C10K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An absorbent composition designed for the removal of contaminants comprising sulfur compounds, contained in liquid and gaseous streams, comprised of iron oxide and/or hydroxide, a binder and/or a lubricant, water, and optionally promoter additives, characterized by containing carbon in a proportion of from 0.5% to 50% by weight, based on the weight of the final composition, wherein the same exhibits a specific area relationship between the carbon and the iron oxide and/or hydroxide of between 2.5 and 600, having a mechanical strength value higher than 9.81 N (1 kgf), maintaining the physical integrity thereof prior to and after becoming saturated with impurities.