Catalyst for the partial oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride
AssigneePolynt S.P.A.
InventorsCarlotta CORTELLI, Laura FRATALOCCHI, Lorenzo GRAZIA
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a vanadium and phosphorus mixed oxide (VPO) catalyst for the partial oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride. comprising vanadyl pyrophosphate as main component and at least one first promoter element selected from cobalt, iron, copper and mixtures thereof. The present invention further relates to a process for the production of maleic anhydride by partial oxidation of n-butane in the presence of the above mentioned catalyst.
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A vanadium and phosphorus mixed oxide (VPO) catalyst for the partial oxidation of n-butane to maleic anhydride, comprising vanadyl pyrophosphate (VO)2P2O7 as main component and a first promoter element selected from the group consisting of cobalt, iron, copper, and mixtures thereof in an amount corresponding to an atomic ratio of vanadium to first promoter element comprised between 250:1 and 20:1.
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