FIELD: gas and petroleum processing.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to methods for decomposing and utilizing hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptans, which methods can be used for production of hydrogen and sulfur from hydrogen sulfide as well as for purification of gas mixtures polluted by hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptans. Method comprises passing hydrogen sulfide and/or mercaptan-containing gas at temperature below 200°C through solid catalyst bed placed in liquid capable of dissolving reaction intermediates and/or sulfur arising on catalyst surface to release hydrogen and/or hydrocarbons.
EFFECT: lowered reaction temperature and eliminated need of frequent solid catalyst regeneration.
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