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Mix-mulling process for improved hydrotreating catalyst and resulting product

Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1973-02-06
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-02-06
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Abstract

Abstract A mix-mulling process for a hydrodesulfurization catalyst composite is given wherein an alumina powder is mulled with promoter sources in conjunction with urea, is extruded, is dehydrated, and is activated to provide composites of improved activity.

Inventors

  • 👤 Irvin Ralph Feins
  • 👤 Robert Alan Bornfriend

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 15:48
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J23/00; B01J23/70; B01J23/76; B01J23/84; B01J23/85; B01J23/88; B01J23/882; C; C10; C10G; C10G45/00; C10G45/02; C10G45/04; C10G45/06; C10G45/08

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 87 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HYDROTREATING CATALYST COMPOSITE WHICH COMPRISES: PREPARING AN AQUEOUS SLURRY OF ALUMINA POWDER; FURNISHING TO SAID SLURRY SUFFICIENT OF (A) A SOLUBLE COBALT COMPOUND THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE TO THE METAL OXIDE TO PROVIDE FROM ABOUT 1 TO 8 PERCENT COBALT, (B) SUFFICIENT OF A SOLUBLE MOLYBDENUM COMPOUND THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE TO THE METAL OXIDE TO PROVIDE FROM ABOUT 8 TO 20 PERCENT MOLYBDENUM, AND (C) SUFFICIENT UREA TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 0.5 MOLE OF UREA PER MOLE OF COBALT PRESENT, SAID FURNISH PROVIDING IN SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 87 words
A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A HYDROTREATING CATALYST COMPOSITE WHICH COMPRISES: PREPARING AN AQUEOUS SLURRY OF ALUMINA POWDER; FURNISHING TO SAID SLURRY SUFFICIENT OF (A) A SOLUBLE COBALT COMPOUND THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE TO THE METAL OXIDE TO PROVIDE FROM ABOUT 1 TO 8 PERCENT COBALT, (B) SUFFICIENT OF A SOLUBLE MOLYBDENUM COMPOUND THERMALLY DECOMPOSABLE TO THE METAL OXIDE TO PROVIDE FROM ABOUT 8 TO 20 PERCENT MOLYBDENUM, AND (C) SUFFICIENT UREA TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 0.5 MOLE OF UREA PER MOLE OF COBALT PRESENT, SAID FURNISH PROVIDING IN SAID
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cobalt compound and the molybdenum compound are furnished as a sinGle aqueous solution of both ingredients.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 24 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cobalt compound, molybdenum compound, and urea are furnished as a single aqueous solution of the three ingredients.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cobalt compound, molybdenum compound, and urea are furnished as separate aqueous solutions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 23 words
The process of claim 1 wherein nitric acid is also furnished in said slurry in an amount sufficient to densify the catalyst composite.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein a polyacrylamide extrusion aid is added to said slurry prior to extrusion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the cobalt compound is cobalt nitrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the molybdenum compound is an ammonium molybdate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 12 words
The process of claim 8 wherein said ammonium molybdate is ammonium heptamolybdate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 10 words
A catalyst composite obtained by the process of claim 1.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-03-17 1978-09-16 1979-03-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-03-17 1982-09-16 1983-03-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-03-17 1986-09-16 1987-03-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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