Fischer-Tropsch catalyst production
US7361619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J37/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Dispersed Active Metal catalyst for hydrogenation reactions is produced by treating a substantially catalytically inactive metal particulate with a solution capable of oxidizing the metal particulate and comprising of at least one compound of a hydrogenation catalyst metal thereby forming a layer of at least one of hydroxides and oxides thereon. The metal particulate is activated by treatment with a hydrogen-containing gas at elevated temperatures to form a porous layer of Dispersed Active Metal catalyst. Preferably, the treated metal particulate is dried prior to activation, and also preferably calcined in an oxidant-containing atmosphere prior to activation. The treatment solution may advantageously contain a compound of at least one promoter metal for the added catalyst metal. The porosity of the layer provides enhanced catalyst activity as well as improved methane selectivity in the Fischer-Tropsch process.
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