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New layered vandyl(IV) phosphite as a precursor to vanadyl pyrophosphate catalysts for partial oxidation of n-Butane to maleic anhydride

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis

The synthesis and characterization of layered vanadyl(IV) phosphonates, VOC{sub n}H{sub 2n+1}PO{sub 3}{center_dot}xH{sub 2}O containing the V{sub 2}O{sub 8} dimers have been recently reported. The authors present here the results of partial oxidation of n-butane on VPO catalysts derived from the simplest of these phosphonates, vanadyl phosphite. The results indicate that vanadyl(IV) phosphite is the precursor to vanadyl pyrophosphate catalysts with high surface area (ca. 45 m{sup 2}/g) and selectivity to maleic anhydride in n-butane partial oxidation comparable to the conventional unpromoted catalyst. 10 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
191965
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 156; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English