With Group Viii Metal Or Oxide Patents (Class 208/124)
  • Novel catalyst and its use for steam hydroconversion and dealkylation processes
    Patent number: 4013734
    Abstract: A catalyst comprising at least one metal selected from the group consisting of rhodium, palladium, ruthenium, iridium and platinum in combination with a Group VB element supported on a porous carrier is employed in the hydrocracking of heavy aromatic hydrocarbons using steam as the hydrogen source. The product consists mainly of hydrogen, carbon dioxide and lower molecular weight aromatic hydrocarbons. The catalyst is especially useful for the dealkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Chang J. Kim