18053848. LEACHING AGENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF REMOVING METAL FROM CATALYST MATERIAL simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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LEACHING AGENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF REMOVING METAL FROM CATALYST MATERIAL

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Omer Refa Koseoglu of Dhahran (SA)

Robert Peter Hodgkins of Dhahran (SA)

LEACHING AGENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF REMOVING METAL FROM CATALYST MATERIAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18053848 titled 'LEACHING AGENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF REMOVING METAL FROM CATALYST MATERIAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a leaching agent composition using oxidized disulfide oil (ODSO) to remove metal from catalyst material, replacing commonly used leaching acids like sulfuric or nitric acid.

  • ODSO is derived from a refinery waste stream.
  • ODSO can remove active phase metals and/or contaminant metals from catalyst material.
  • ODSO can be used after typical oil removal and drying steps in the metal removal process.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in industries where catalyst materials are used, such as petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient removal of metals from catalyst material. 2. Utilization of refinery waste stream for a useful purpose.

Benefits

1. Cost-effective metal removal process. 2. Environmentally friendly by utilizing waste stream. 3. Reduced reliance on traditional leaching acids.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing catalyst material production processes in various industries.

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to using alternative leaching agents for metal removal in catalyst material processing. Research into similar waste stream utilization in industrial processes may also exist.

Unanswered Questions

How does the efficiency of metal removal using ODSO compare to traditional leaching acids like sulfuric or nitric acid?

The article does not provide a direct comparison between ODSO and traditional leaching acids in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in metal removal processes.

What are the potential environmental impacts of using ODSO for metal removal in catalyst material processing?

The article does not address the potential environmental impacts of using ODSO, such as any byproducts or waste generated during the metal removal process.


Original Abstract Submitted

A leaching agent composition, and a method of using the leaching acid composition to remove metal from catalyst material, are provided in which the leaching agent composition comprises oxidized disulfide oil (ODSO). Active phase metals and/or contaminant metals are removed, for example after typical oil removal and drying steps. Advantageously, ODSO, which is derived from a refinery waste stream, is used to replace and/or supplement commonly used leaching acid such as sulfuric or nitric acid to remove metals used in catalyst preparation or contaminant metals deposited onto the catalyst surface.