What is this invention?

Method and system for controlling mercury emissions from coal-fired thermal processes

What is Elementally Iodine? Elementally iodine (I) has been found to be effective in controlling total mercury emissions.

Elemental or speciated iodine and bromine work together to help reduce the amount of mercury released into the environment. This is a helpful way to protect both people and the environment from harmful levels of mercury exposure.

What are some key features of the invention?

1. Elemental iodine or speciated iodine and bromine are used to control total mercury emissions.
2. These substances work together to help reduce the amount of mercury released into the environment.
3. This is a helpful way to protect both people and the environment from harmful levels of mercury exposure.

What are some similar inventions on the market?

There are a few similar products on the market that use elemental iodine and bromine to control total mercury emissions. Some of these include Elemental Iodide, Bromine-Iodide Reagent, and Mercury(II) Bromide (Br2).

How could this be used?

Elemental or speciated iodine and bromine can be used to control total mercury emissions from a variety of sources. Elemental or speciated iodine and bromine are effective at oxidizing mercury, which then reduces its ability to form methylmercury. In addition, elemental or speciated iodine and bromine can reduce the formation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to Mercury Air Emissions Standards (MEAS).

What are some things to look out for with this?

One potential risk to using elemental iodine and bromine is that it can be toxic if ingested. Additionally, these chemicals may also cause chemical burns if they come into contact with the skin.

What are the overall impressions of this invention?

The Elemental Iodide products look like they could be a good option for controlling total mercury emissions. They are relatively affordable and seem to work well in reducing the amount of mercury released into the environment. However, it is worth noting that these products only control elemental mercury levels, so any additional Released Mercury from the product may still need to be addressed through other methods such as disposal or recycling.

Final opinion express in poem

When you want to control mercury,
Iodine or bromine will do;
But if you add some iodide,
The triiodide will reduce it too.

Who owns this patent?

ADA-ES, Inc.

Document Number: 11213787