Abstract:
An ammonia synthesis catalyst having high activity is obtained by having a two-dimensional electride compound having a lamellar crystal structure such as Ca2N support a transition metal. However, since the two-dimensional electride compound is unstable, the stability of the catalyst is low. In addition, in cases where a two-dimensional electride compound is used as a catalyst support, it is difficult to shape the catalyst depending on reactions since the two-dimensional electride compound has poor processability. A composite which includes a transition metal, a support and a metal amide compound, wherein the support is a metal oxide or a carbonaceous support; and the metal amide compound is a metal amide compound represented by general formula (1). M(NH2)x . . . (1) (In general formula (1), M represents at least one metal atom selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Eu; and x represents the valence of M.)
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparation of chlorine by catalytic gas phase oxidation of hydrogen chloride with oxygen, in which the catalyst comprises at least tin dioxide as a support material and at least one ruthenium-containing compound as a catalytically active material, and comprises, as an additional secondary constituent, a compound of an element or an element selected from the group of: Nb, V, Ta, Cr, Mo, Au, In, Sc, Y and lanthanoids, especially La and Ce.
Abstract:
Novel catalysts, substantially free of Cu and Zn, useful for the reformation of methanol and steam into H2 for use in hydrogen fuel cells and their use are described herein.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to catalysts, to processes for making catalysts and to chemical processes employing such catalysts. The multifunctional catalysts are preferably used for converting acetic acid and ethyl acetate to ethanol. The catalyst is effective for providing an acetic acid conversion greater than 20% and an ethyl acetate conversion greater than 0%. The catalyst comprises a precious metal and one or more active metals on a modified support. The modified support includes a metal selected from the group consisting of tungsten, vanadium, and tantalum, provided that the modified support does not contain phosphorous.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to catalysts, to processes for making catalysts with acidic precursors and to chemical processes employing such catalysts. The catalysts are preferably used for converting acetic acid to ethanol. The catalyst comprises a precious metal and one or more active metals on a support, optionally a modified support.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of producing a catalyst or pre-catalyst suitable for assisting in the production of alkenyl alkanoates. The method includes contacting a modifier precursor to a support material to form a modified support material. One or more catalytic component precursors (palladium or gold) may be contacted to the modified support material. The atomic ratio of gold to palladium is preferably in the range of about 0.3 to about 0.90. The support materials with the catalytic component may then be reduced using a reducing environment. A composition for catalyzing the production of an alkenyl alkanoates including a modified support material with palladium and gold is also included within the invention. Catalysts of the present invention may be used to produce alkenyl alkanoates in general and vinyl acetate in particular and are useful to produce low EA/VA ratios while maintaining or improving CO2 selectivity.
Abstract:
A catalyst for selectively opening cyclic paraffins has been developed. The catalyst comprises a Group VIII metal, such as platinum, a modifier component, such as niobium or ytterbium, a molecular sieve, such as UZM-16 and a refractory inorganic oxide such as alumina. The Group VIII metal and modifier component are preferably deposited on the refractory inorganic oxide. A process for using the catalyst is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A purification catalyst for exhaust gas enhances the activity for each precious metal by effectively utilizing the precious metal without incurring a high production cost, thereby improving endurance. The purification catalyst for exhaust gas comprises a composite oxide supporting Pd, the composite oxide has a rational formula MXO3 in which M is an alkali metal element and X is an element in group 5 in periodic table, and a perovskite crystal structure.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a class of heterogeneous catalysts. More particularly, it pertains to catalysts consisting of group VIII metals dispersed on oxide carriers selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Nb and Ta and mixtures thereof, and zirconium titanate and BaTiO.sub.3, it having been discovered that these oxide carriers are capable of exerting remarkable effects on the properties of the Group VIII metals so dispersed. Among the strong effects on the properties of supported Group VIII metals which these carriers have been observed to bring about are the suppression of the capacity of the Group VIII metals to chemisorb hydrogen at room temperature, the suppression of the capacity of the Group VIII metals to chemisorb carbon monoxide at room temperature and profound alterations in the activity and/or selectivity of various Group VIII metals in reactions such as the dehydrocyclization of n-heptane and the hydrogenolysis of ethane.These catalyst compositions which exhibit suppression of H.sub.2 and CO chemisorption are prepared by methods known in the art, but differ from the prior art methods in that reduction in a hydrogen or other reducing gas atmosphere at a temperature sufficient to result in a catalyst possessing the desired characteristics is a necessary step.
Abstract:
A CATALYST OF 0.01-5% PT ON A REFRACTORY SUPPORT, CONTAINS ALSO 0.01-5% WT. OF TA OR NB. THE SUPPORT IS PREFERABLY ALUMINA WHICH MAY CONTAIN HALOGEN. THE TA OR NB MAY BE ADDED AT ANY CONVENIENT STAGE IN THE CATALYST PREPARATION, INCLUDING ADDING IT AS A CHLORIDE OR FLUORIDE DURING THE PREPARATION OF THE SUPPORT. THE PT-TA OR PT-NB CATALYSTS MAY BE USED FOR HYDROCARBON CONVERSION, PARTICULARLY REFORMING ISOMERIZATION, HYDROCRACKING, AND HYDROGENATION.