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Silver catalyst preparation

US5504052A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1994
Grant dateApr 2, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2014

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

Abstract

A silver catalyst for ethylene oxidation to ethylene oxide is prepared by impregnating an inert support with a silver/amine solution and calcining the impregnated support at 300.degree.-5000.degree. C., the catalyst being maintained under an inert atmosphere at temperatures of 250.degree. C. or higher, preferably at 100.degree. C. or higher.

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