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Method of producing maleic anhydride

US4276222A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1979
Grant dateJun 30, 1981
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Expiry dateDec 26, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2523/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the method for the preparation of maleic anhydride by oxidizing an aliphatic hydrocarbon in the presence of a phosphorus-vanadium-oxygen complex catalyst, the improvement which comprises employing a catalyst with enhanced surface adhesion thereby reducing attrition during preparation of the maleic anhydride.

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