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Catalyst for the dehydrogenation of ethyl benzene to STYRENE prepared with a high purity iron precursor

US7271126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2004
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J37/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing a catalyst for use in the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene is disclosed. The catalyst of the present invention comprises a high purity metal and at least one promoter in the form of solid oxides, oxide hydrates, hydroxides, hydroxycarbonates or metals. The catalyst is prepared via a method which comprises the preparation of at least one high purity iron precursor with or without an additional support material and which uses a nominal amount of water in the catalyst production. The catalyst pellets prepared with the high purity metal precursor are essentially free of sulfur and chloride contaminants.

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