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Hydrocarbon dehydrogenation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6904007

A method is described for dehydrogenating alkanes to form the corresponding olefins which comprises contacting a gas comprising the alkanes at a temperature within the range of about 500/sup 0/ to 850/sup 0/C. with a solid comprising: (a) at least one reducible oxide of Ge, (b) at least one promoter selected from the group consisting of alkali metals and compounds therefore, and (c) a support comprising at least one member of the group consisting of oxides of alkaline earth metals.

Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Co., Los Angeles, CA
Patent Number(s):
US 4634802
OSTI ID:
6904007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English