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Process for improving catalysts

US6291394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2000
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/514
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are high activity catalysts based upon gamma alumina containing substrates impregnated with one or more catalytically active metals which catalysts in addition contain a nanocrystalline phase of alumina of a crystalline size at the surface of less than 25.ANG.. Also provided are processes for preparing such high activity catalysts and various uses thereof.

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