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Steam dehydrogenation process

US5233118A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2012

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

Abstract

A process for the steam dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons which utilizes a novel catalytic composition is disclosed. 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 essentially theta-alumina support having a surface area of from about 50 to 120 m2/g, and an Apparent Bulk Density of 0.5 g/cm3 or more. The process is performed at a water to hydrocarbon molar ratio of 0.25:1 to 10:1.

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