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Dual zeolite catalyst comprising a group VIII metal and a group IIIA metal, and its use in isomerization of aromatic C8 compounds

US8183172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2006
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst is described which comprises at least one zeolite with structure type EUO, at least one zeolite selected from IM-5 zeolite and zeolites with structure type MFI, MOR, BEA and MTW, at least one group VIII metal, at least one group IIIA metal and at least one porous mineral matrix. The catalyst of the invention is used in a process for isomerizing a feed comprising aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms per molecule.

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