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Reliable Raney catalyst composition and vessel for containing same

US5091355A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1990
Grant dateFeb 25, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2208/00814
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A Raney catalyst composition which has ice as a solid carrier. The reaction involving the Raney catalyst of the invention is carried out by portionwise adding a Raney catalyst containing ice as solid carrier to the reaction mixture. The operation-safe cylindrical or angular vessel used for the storage and/or handling of the Raney catalyst has a conical casing or side walls joining to the bottom through a bend radius of greater than 0.5 mm. The vessel is covered by a tightly closing cap.

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