Patent ID: 6635598
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: B01J,C07C

Abstract:
A catalyst for use in the dehydrogenation of saturated hydrocarbons to unsaturated hydrocarbons, said catalyst comprising the following active elements incorporated within its spatial geometry on a percentage by weight basis:i. from 0.1 to 5.0% of a noble metal; ii. from 0.1 to 5% of a metal of Group IV A; iii. from 0.1 to 6% of a metal of Group III A; iv. from 0.1 to 1% of a rare earth metal; v. from 0.1 to 10% of an alkali or an alkaline earth element; vi. from 0.01 to 10% of a halogen; and vii. from 0.1 to 5% of a Group VIII metal selected from Fe, Co and Ni; provided on alumina mesoporous or macroporous support having a high surface area.