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Catalyst composition for the hydro-treatment of alkanes and methods of use thereof

US8202815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2008
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/27
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one embodiment, a catalyst composition comprises from about 5 weight percent to about 70 weight percent of silica-alumina; from about 30 weight percent to about 90 weight percent alumina; and from about 0.01 weight percent to about 2.0 weight percent of a group VIII metal. In another embodiment, a method for processing hydrocarbons comprises hydro-treating the hydrocarbons in the presence of a catalyst composition, wherein the catalyst comprises from about 5 weight percent to about 70 weight percent silica-alumina; from about 30 weight percent to about 90 weight percent alumina; and from about 0.01 weight percent to about 2.0 weight percent of a group VIII metal.

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