abstract |
The invention relates to a method for purifying a hydrocarbon, which comprises contacting a hydrocarbon mixture with a mixed metal oxide adsorbent, wherein the mixed metal oxide adsorbent comprises: a) an oxide of a first metal selected from +1 oxidation State metal, metal in +2 oxidation state, and mixtures thereof; and b) oxide of second metal, selected from metal in +3 oxidation state, metal in +4 oxidation state, and mixtures thereof. |