Three-way conversion catalyst including a ceria-containing zirconia support
US5139992A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalyst composition includes a zirconia support on which is dispersed a limited amount of ceria to provide a zirconia/dispersed ceria support, and a rhodium catalytic component. The ceria content of the zirconia support does not exceed about fifteen percent by weight based on the combined weight of ceria plus zirconia. The resultant catalyst composition enhances the efficiency of three-way conversion catalyst systems in which it is employed, possibly by promoting the water gas shift reaction and the steam reforming of hydrocarbon. The rhodium on zirconia/dispersed ceria support may be combined with a catalytically effective amount of a platinum catalytic component to provide an effective three-way conversion catalyst.
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