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Cleaning and regenerating ethylene oxide catalysts

US4391735A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and method for removing alkali metal-containing impurities from supported silver catalysts wherein the composition is comprised of an inert organic liquid and a solubilizing agent. The method is used prior to regeneration of the catalyst with cesium, rubidium, or mixtures thereof to improve the selectivity of the regenerated catalyst.

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