Catalyst granules, in particular for the oxidative dehydrogenation of methanol in order to yield formaldehyde
AssigneeMontecatini Technologie S.r.l.
InventorsAugusto Viola, Massimo Brusa, Bernardo Merighi, Giuseppe Gubitosa
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Abstract
A configuration of cylindrical catalyst granules displays a trilobed or triangular cross-section provided with three through-bores equidistant from each other, each of which through-bores has its axis parallel to the axis of the cylindrical granule.
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Catalyst granule of cylindrical shape, having a cross section with at least three points of contact with the circumscribed circumference, wherein said catalyst granule has at least three through-bores having axes which are substantially parallel to each other and to the axis of the granule, and substantially equidistant from each other, and wherein said catalyst granule is derived from powders comprising Fe.sub.2 (MoO.sub.4).sub.3 and MoO.sub.3.
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