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Alumina catalyst supports

US4722920A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1987
Grant dateFeb 2, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An alumina catalyst support stable at high temperatures comprises transformative alumina having a purity not less than 99.95% impregnated with lanthanum in an amount of 1.5 to 6 wt % based on the weight of the alumina. The alumina catalyst support has a surface area of at least 60 m.sup.2 /g after heating at 1200.degree. C. for 5 hours.

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