Patent ID: 8153548
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: B01J,C10G

Abstract:
1. An isomerization catalyst, comprising: a base of tungstated zirconia; a hydrogenation/dehydrogenation component loaded on the base, the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation component including at least one metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, and osmium; and an alkali metal impregnated on the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation component-loaded base, wherein the catalyst comprises, by weight: between about 10-20% tungsten oxide; between about 0.1-3.00% hydrogenation/dehydrogenation component; between about 0.01-1.00% alkali metal; and the balance being zirconia.