Abstract: A cracking catalyst contains a substantially inert core and an active shell, the active shell containing a zeolite catalyst and a matrix. The catalyst is formed by spray-drying a slurry containing water, substantially inert microspheres and a zeolite precursor and crystallizing zeolite in the active shell to create the cracking catalyst. Methods of using the cracking catalyst are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 2007
Date of Patent:
October 2, 2012
Assignee:
BASF Corporation
Inventors:
David Matheson Stockwell, John M. Macaoay