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Process for activating catalysts for isomerizing aromatic compounds containing eight carbon atoms

US6333289A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1999
Grant dateDec 25, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2529/72
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for activating catalysts for isomerizing aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms, the catalysts containing at least one group VIII metal, comprising at least one sulfurization and at least one passivation using ammonia.

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