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Title: Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of surface acidity. Progress report, July 1, 1994--June 30, 1995

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/68155· OSTI ID:68155

Catalytic cracking of isobutane and 2-methyl-hexane over various USY-zeolite catalysts was studied. A kinetic model was developed for isobutane cracking over calcined and steamed Y-zeolite catalysts. Catalyst steaming leads to decreased Bronsted acidity. The studies of catalyst acid and basic properties were broadened to include alumina-supported metal oxides and a sulfated zirconia catalyst (isomerization of normal butane).

Research Organization:
Wisconsin Univ., Madison, WI (United States). Dept. of Chemical Engineering
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER13183
OSTI ID:
68155
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/13183-10; ON: DE95012902
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English