abstract |
A catalyst complex useful for the partial oxidation of alkanes to the corresponding anhydrides, e.g., converting normal C 4 hydrocarbons to maleic anhydride in vapor phase, comprising as components vanadium, phosphorus, oxygen, Nb, Cu, Mo, Ni, Co and Cr. Preferred are those compostions containing in addition one or more of Ce, Nd, Ba, Hf, U, Ru, Re, Li or Mg. |