Abstract:
A process for the oxidation of olefins to the corresponding unsaturated aldehydes and acids, e.g. propylene to acrolein and acrylic acid, by reacting the olefin with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst of the empirical formula
Abstract:
Catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons using silica-bonded silicate particles of improved crushing strength prepared by mixing reactive silica sols with the siliceous particles in an aqueous medium under conditions of temperature and contact time sufficient to at least partially bond the sol and silicate, contacting the resultant combination with ammonium phosphate and/or the acid phosphates of either ammonium or one or more polyvalent metals having atomic radii less than about one angstrom and drying the resultant composite.
Abstract:
A hydrocarbon conversion process and catalyst, the latter comprising a transition metal, or other hydrogenationdehydrogenation component of said metal, composited with a nonstoichiometric titanium carbide support, particularly a support wherein the titanium carbide is an interstitial solid solution that possesses a stable phase over the stoichiometric range TiC0.52 to TiC0.99, and preferably within a range of TiC0.70 to TiC0.95. Such catalysts are useful for such hydrocarbon conversion processes as hydrogenationdehydrogenation, hydrofining, hydrodesulfurization and reforming. By varying the stoichiometry of the titanium carbide support within the limits described, an interaction is created between the hydrogenation-dehydrogenation component and the support, and the activity and selectivity of the reactions can be controlled and optimized.
Abstract:
An improved vanadium-phosphorus mixed oxide is prepared by a unique method employing an organic medium. The substantial intrinsic surface area and the microcrystalline structure of the new oxide result in advantageous activity and selectivity effects in the catalyzed vapor phase oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride. These oxides are also useful for the production of acid anhydrides from suitable hydrocarbon feeds.
Abstract:
Diol dehydration catalysts and methods of preparing and using the same, constituted at least in part of a pyrophosphate of at least one metal belonging to the group consisting of lithium, sodium, strontium, and barium and possibly of at least one orthophosphate of said metals and including chromium in combined form and/or a basic additive.
Abstract:
Oxidative dehydrogenation of organic compounds is carried out in the presence of a potassium/iron/phosphorus/oxygen catalyst composition. A method of preparing the catalyst composition comprising associating potassium with iron and subsequently associating the potassium-iron composite with phosphorus.
Abstract:
This disclosure relates to the oxidation of olefins to unsaturated aldehydes and unsaturated acids such as the conversion of propylene to acrolein and acrylic acid in the vapor phase and at an elevated temperature in the presence of a catalyst comprising phosphorus, molybdenum and tellurium dioxide supported with rhenium on an inert support and methods for preparation of the catalyst.
Abstract:
HYDROCARBON CONVERSION CATALYSTS OF IMPROVED ACTIVITY ARE OBTAINED BY ACTIVATING FORMAMINOUS REFRACTORY OXIDES COMBINED WITH AT LEAST ONE THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE AND/ OR OXIDIZABLE COMPOUND OF A CATALYTICALLY ACTIVE METAL UPON CALCINATION WHILE CONTACTING THE COMPOSITE WITH AN ACCELERATED FLOW OF AN OXIDIZING GAS AT A RATE OF AT LEAST ABOUT 2 S.C.F.M. PER POUND OF SAID COMPOSITE. FURTHER ADVANTAGE IS REALIZED BY HEATING THE COMPOSITE TO THE PRESCRIBED CALCINATION TEMPERATURE AT A CONTROLLED GRADUAL RATE. IT IS ALSO GENERALLY DESIRABLE TO ASSURE THAT THE INLET TEMPERATURE OF THE OXIDIZING GAS PRIOR TO CONTACT WITH THE COMPOSITE IS LESS THAN ABOUT 500*F.
Abstract:
THE ACTIVITY OF A CATALYST USEFUL FOR THE OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF OLEFINS COMPRISING OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS AND TIN IS IMPROVED BY TREATING THE CATALYST WITH SUPERHEATED STEAM TO PRODUCE A CATALYST HAVING A SURFACE AREA OF WHICH AT LEAST 2 M.2/G. IS COMPRISED OF PORES HAVING DIAMETERS OF AT LEAST 700* A.