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Catalyst for the preparation of phthalic anhydride

US4489204A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1982
Grant dateDec 18, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J35/66
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst for the preparation of phthalic anhydride is disclosed which comprises a carrier having an open arcuate configuration, e.g. in the form of half rings, and an active portion including V.sub.2 O.sub.5 and porous TiO.sub.2 with the pores having mostly a radius in the 500 to 1,500 .ANG. range. Also described is a method of preparing phthalic anhydride which utilizes this catalyst.

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