Catalyst for oxidizing an offensively smelling substance and a method of removing an offensively smelling substance
US4661329A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1985 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2005 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/8668
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalyst for decomposing an offensively smelling substance such as aldehydes by oxidation and a method which employs it for removing the offensively smelling substance. The catalyst comprises copper, cerium and silver supported on a porous ceramic carrier and is contacted with an offensively smelling substance to decompose it. The catalyst is particularly effective for decomposing aldehydes.
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