Abstract: The invention relates to the use of used alumina to reduce the level of inorganic contaminants, such as mercury and arsenic, from waste fluid streams. The invention further provides a process for reducing the level of mercury or arsenic in fluid streams by contacting the fluid stream with used alumina, such as used Claus catalyst.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 29, 2004
Publication date:
September 8, 2005
Applicant:
Metaloy Alloy Reclaimers, Inc. II
Inventors:
Claude Kennard, Michael Gonzalez, David Szlag