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Base-exchanged zeolite catalyst compositions with shape-selective metal function

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OSTI ID:5997286

A process is described for hydrogenolysis of hydrocarbons which comprises contacting a heated stream of paraffinic feedstock and hydrogen under hydrogenolysis conditions with a base-exchanged shape-selective crystalline zeolite catalyst composition. The catalyst is a zeolite having a silica/alumina ratio of at least 12, and having a shape-selective functioning intrazeolitic Group VIII metal content between about 0.01-10 weight percent. The catalyst is prepared by a process which comprises (1) subjecting as-synthesized crystalline zeolite material having a silica/alumina ratio of at least 12 to calcination at a temperature between about 200/sup 0/-600/sup 0/C for a period between about 1-48 hours; (2) contacting the calcined zeolite with an aqueous solution of Group VIII metal compound to exchange or sorb ionic Group VIII metal into the zeolite; (3) thermally treating the Group VIII metal-containing zeolite at a temperature in the range between about 150/sup 0/-550/sup 0/C; and (4) exchanging the zeolite substrate with Group IA metal cations to lower or essentially eliminate the base-exchangeable acidic content of the catalyst composition.

Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp., New York, NY
Patent Number(s):
US 4699708
OSTI ID:
5997286
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English