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Preparation of spheroidal alumina particulates

US4514511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1983
Grant dateApr 30, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/22
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Spheroidal alumina particulates well adapted as catalysts or catalyst supports and having enhanced pore volumes are facilely prepared by drop coagulating an aqueous suspension or dispersion of alumina, or an aqueous solution of a basic aluminum salt, said suspension, dispersion or solution comprising an oil-in-water emulsion, and then recovering, drying and calcining the gelled particulates which result.

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