Table 9. Effect of nHLac:n[MEA][Lac] on SO2 Absorption and the Claus Reaction in [MEA][Lac] Aqueous Solutiona.
| nHLa:n[MEA][Lac] | absorption capacity (g SO2/g abs) | RS/% |
|---|---|---|
| 0:1 | 0.067 | 72.4 ± 1.1 |
| 0.1:1 | 0.053 | 75.3 ± 1.0 |
| 0.2:1 | 0.050 | 77.2 ± 1.2 |
| 0.3:1 | 0.040 | 78.0 ± 1.0 |
| 0.4:1 | 0.035 | 81.2 ± 1.1 |
The concentration of [MEA][Lac] in aqueous solutions is 50 wt %, the concentration of SO2 is 2 vol %, the temperature of SO2 absorption is 40 °C, and the temperature of the Claus reaction is 40 °C.