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US 4,283,307 AGranted
Catalyst structure for the partial oxidation of n-butane to produce maleic anhydride
AssigneeDenka Chemical Corporation
InventorsBruno J. Barone, Gaylon T. Click
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Abstract
Phosphorus-Vanadium oxidation catalyst prepared as tablets with a hole in the center produce higher yields of maleic anhydride from C.sub.4 's, particularly n-butane than the same catalyst without the hole.
Claims9
A normal butane partial oxidation catalyst structure comprising a cylinder having a bore therethrough, said cylinder consisting essentially of catalytic material, which is comprised of a phosphorus, vanadium, oxygen complex.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.