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Dehydrogenation catalyst composition

US4914075A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1988
Grant dateApr 3, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel catalytic composition is disclosed. Also disclosed is a use for the novel composite. The catalyst composite comprises a Group VIII noble metal component, a Group IA or IIA metal component, and a component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium, or mixtures thereof, all on an alumina support having a low surface area of 120 m.sup.2 /g or less, and an ABD of 0.5 g/cm.sup.3 or more. The novel catalytic composite has particular utility as a hydrocarbon dehydrogenation catalyst.

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