Composition of amorphous iron oxide hydroxide, desulfurizer comprising the same, and methods for preparing and regenerating the desulfurizer

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April 29, 2010

A desulfurizer containing at least a composition of a highly concentrated amorphous iron oxide hydroxide as the active ingredient. A method for preparing a composition containing at least a highly concentrated amorphous iron oxide hydroxide. A method for regenerating the desulfurizer. The desulfurizer contains at least the composition of a highly concentrated amorphous iron oxide hydroxide as the active ingredient and a binder. The composition and the desulfurizer have a high sulfur capacity and can be regenerated. This saves resources and reduces environmental pollution. The method for regenerating the desulfurizer includes at least the following steps: a) mixing a solid soluble ferrous salt with a solid hydroxide, b) kneading the mixture and allowing it to react at temperatures not exceeding 90° C., c) drying in air, d) washing with water and filtering to yield a solid, and e) drying naturally or roasting the solid.

Liu, Zhenyi (Beijing, CN); Wang, Xiangsheng (Beijing, CN)

Beijing Sanju Environmental Protection and New Material Co., Ltd. (Beijing, CN)

1. A method for preparing a composition comprising amorphous iron oxide hydroxide, the method comprising the following steps: a) mixing a solid soluble ferrous salt with a solid hydroxide in a molar ratio of iron element to hydroxyl of between 1:2 and 1:3 to yield a first mixture; b) kneading the first mixture, allowing it to react at a kneading temperature not exceeding 90° C., and drying in air to yield a second mixture; c) washing the second mixture with water and filtering to yield a third mixture; and d) drying the third mixture in air to yield the composition comprising amorphous iron oxide hydroxide.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the kneading temperature does not exceed 70° C.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the kneading temperature does not exceed 50° C.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amorphous iron oxide hydroxide constitutes between 65 weight % and 100 weight % of the composition.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the amorphous iron oxide hydroxide constitutes between 95 weight % and 97 weight % of the composition.

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