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Catalyst and process for selective hydrogenation

US7462751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2005
Grant dateDec 9, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/825
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A selective hydrogenation catalyst composition comprises a support; a first metal component comprising rhodium; and a second metal component comprising a metal other than rhodium and selected from Groups 1 to 15 of the Periodic Table of Elements, wherein said first and second components are predominantly contained in an outer surface layer of the support having a depth of not more than 1000 microns.

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