Patent ID: 6274533
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: B01J,C10G,Y10S

Abstract:
A sorbent composition suitable for removal of sulfur from cracked-gasolines which is comprised of(a) a bimetallic promotor formed from two or more metals selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, molybdenum, tungsten, silver, tin, antimony and vanadium; and(b) a particulated support which comprises zinc oxide and an inorganic or organic carrier;wherein said bimetallic promotor has been subjected to activation such that the valence of a substantial portion of the metals of said bimetallic promoter is zero and wherein said bimetallic promoter is present in a substantially reduced valence state and in an amount which effects the removal of sulfur from a stream of cracked-gasoline when contacted with same under desulfurization conditions.