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US7294727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2003
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2231/72
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an epoxidation catalyst which process involves (a) drying a silica gel carrier having a weight average particle size of from 0.1 mm to 2 mm at a temperature of from more than 200° C. to 300° C., and (b) contacting the carrier obtained in step (a) with a gas stream containing titanium halide to obtain an impregnated carrier, and the use of such catalyst in the preparation of alkylene oxide.

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