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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 dateDec 23, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 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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