These particles are used to remove mercury from liquid hydrocarbons.[6] The mercury
reacts with the halide, such as iodide, to form HgI2 that stays on the sorbent. The product
cannot be used where there is the danger of liquid water contacting the sorbent since liquid
water will wash off the halide and may cause vessel corrosion. Some other products are
available that contain proprietary ingredients and which are claimed to offer improved
performance in treating natural gas liquids and which are not damaged by liquid water.