Influence of ZrO{sub 2} crystalline structure and sulfate ion concentration on the catalytic activity of SO{sub 4}{sup 2-} - ZrO{sub 2}
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Catalisis, Sante Fe (Argentina)
The catalytic behavior of SO{sub 4}{sup 2-} - ZrO{sub 2} in the n-butane isomerization reaction was studied. Both ZrO{sub 2} crystalline structure and SO{sub 4}{sup 2-} concentration were analyzed. ZrO{sub 2} samples were obtained from ZrCl{sub 4} in different reaction media, thus allowing one to obtain tetragonal and monoclinic phases separately. The SO{sub 4}{sup 2-} concentration over ZrO{sub 2} was the same by sulfating amorphous or crystalline materials. The sulfate addition over amorphous Zr(OH){sub 4} generated strong acid sites, which are active in n-butane isomerization. The catalytic activity showed a maximum at calcination temperatures between 873 and 893 K, where the Lewis acidity is higher. The tetragonal phase is present under these conditions, as shown by XRD patterns. The same results were obtained with samples synthesized from another precursor. Coke deposition or water presence produce catalyst deactivation. 30 refs., 3 figs., 3 tabs.
- OSTI ID:
- 75797
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Catalysis, Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 151; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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