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Process for manufacturing a catalyst containing iron, chromium and potassium oxides and at least one rare earth metal oxide, for use in dehydrogenation reactions

US4533650A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1983
Grant dateAug 6, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C5/3332
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for manufacturing catalysts containing, as oxides, iron, chromium, potassium, as well as a rare earth metal in a proportion, calculated in oxide weight, of 1-15% with respect to the final catalyst, comprises: PA0 a first step, wherein a product is prepared by a reaction between compounds of rare earth metal(s) and of another metal selected from Fe, Cr, Co, Al or V, and a calcination; and PA0 a second step wherein a mixture is formed between the product resulting from the first step, the other necessary reactants and water; the resulting paste is dried after optional shaping and calcined. A clayish material can be used in the step. The catalysts obtained present an improved efficiency in dehydrogenation reactions, particularly of ethylbenzene to styrene.

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