Catalysts for the oxidation of ethane to acetic acid, methods of making and using the same
US6060421A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixed metal oxide MoVLaPdNbXO catalytic system (wherein X=Al, Ga, Ge and/or Si) providing higher selectivity and space time yield of acetic acid at low pressure and low temperature in a single stage oxidation of ethane with a molecular oxygen-containing gas and steam.
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