Characteristics and Treatment of Wastewater from the Mercaptan Oxidation Process: A Comprehensive Review
Sulfur compounds are removed from petroleum by the addition of sodium hydroxide at a very high concentration. As a result, a residue called spent soda or spent caustic is generated, being extremely aggressive to the environment. In this work, the chemical properties of this residue are described in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Processes |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/8/4/425 |