Patent ID: 6159898
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B01J

Abstract:
A method of producing activated alumina bodies having alkali or alkaline earth metal compounds incorporated therein, the bodies suitable for adsorption and having increased capacity, the method comprising:(a) providing a source of activated alumina powder;(b) providing an aqueous solution having an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide and a water soluble alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic compound dissolved therein, the solution having a pH in the range of 12.5 6 to 14;(c) forming said activated alumina powder into bodies;(d) treating said bodies with said aqueous solution to provide alumina bodies having said alkali or alkaline earth metal compounds incorporated therein; and(e) heating said alumina bodies for purposes of activation to provide said activated alumina bodies capable of having increased adsorption capacity.