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Phosphorus addition process for improvement of catalysts suitable for maleic anhydride production

US7629286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2006
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2523/00
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for the improvement of fluid bed vanadium phosphorus mixed oxide catalyst performance in the manufacture of maleic anhydride from butane, which process comprises impregnating the VPO catalyst powder with a phosphorus compound, such as an alkyl ester of orthophosphoric acid and then using this impregnated catalyst powder to provide phosphorus to the maleic anhydride producing catalyst.

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