Catalyst and process for hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons
US4940687A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Dienes and/or acetylene impurities in an olefin feed; in particular a propylene feed, may be selectively hydrogenated in a single stage by use of a catalyst of palladium supported on alumina which is substantially crystalline alpha alumina, wherein the average pore radius is 200-2000 .ANG., with at least 80% of the pores having a pore radius within the range of 100 to 3000 .ANG.. The surface acidity of the catalyst is generally from 0.002 to 0.05 millimole of pyridine absorbed per gram of catalyst. The active palladium surface area is from 20 to 200 m.sup.2 /g. The palladium is in the form of crystallines having an average size of at least 25 .ANG..
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