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Hydrocarbon isomerization catalyst, process for its preparation, and use thereof

US4830998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1987
Grant dateMay 16, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C5/2791
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Catalysts for the isomerization of hydrocarbons, particularly normal paraffins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms, as well as a process for the preparation of the catalyst and a process for their use in the isomerization of such hydrocarbons are disclosed. The catalysts are composed of a zeolite support impregnated with a mixture of zirconium, a refractory metallic oxide and at least one platinum-group metal. The process for the preparation of the catalysts involves steps of depositing the zirconium, on the zeolite support, mixing (zeolite+Zr) with alumina, and depositing a platinum group metal on the mixture (zeolite+Zr)/alumina, accompanied by intermediate calcining and shaping steps, and followed by drying and final calcining steps. Alternative methods for depositing the zirconium and platinum group metals on the zeolite are disclosed.

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