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Ex-situ reduction and dry passivation of noble metal catalysts

US7407909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2005
Grant dateAug 5, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J35/394
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of ex-situ activation and dry passivation of supported noble metal catalysts including the steps of reducing in the presence of hydrogen and dry passivation by cooling in an inert atmosphere and exposing to air or by filling the pores of the catalyst with a low sulfur oil before exposing to air.

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