Catalyst, apparatus and process for the desulfurization of low sulfur hydrocarbons.

摘要

A catalyst composition, highly active in the hydrogenolysis of sulfur containing compounds, and useful in the removal of sulfur from low sulfur content hydrocarbons is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises a noble metal dispersed on an inert substrate. A desulfurization apparatus and a desulfurization process, each utilizing the catalyst material, are also disclosed.