abstract |
Catalysts for use in hydrocarbon conversion reactions, esp. reforming and prodn. of aromatics, comprise (a) a support, esp. Al2O3, (b) 0.005-1 wt % Pt (based on the support), (c) 0.005-1 wt % Ru, (d) 0.005-5 (esp. 0.05-3)wt % of Fe,Co,Ni,Os,Rh,Pd,Cr,Mo,W,Mn,Cu,Ag,Au,Zn,Sn,Ga,Th,Ce,Sm or In, and pref. also (d) 0.1-10 wt % of a halogen (esp. Cl). |