Abstract:
Metalic nickel and finely divided nickel phosphate supported on an inert carrier wherein the total nickel is from 12 to 450* % by weight, based on total weight of catalyst, the phosphate (PO4) content is from 0.60 to 23 percent by weight, based on the total weight of catalyst, and the ratio of total nickel to phosphorus is greater than 2.84.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for the production of polyhydric alcohols from carbohydrates. Also disclosed is a catalyst comprising finely divided metallic nickel and finely divided tungsten oxide supported on an inert carrier wherein the metallic nickel is from 15 to 45 percent by weight, based on total weight of catalyst, and wherein the tungsten oxide is from 0.5 to 16 percent by weight, based on the total weight of catalyst.