| abstract |
[PROBLEMS] To provide a catalyst for the production of methacrylic acid, which has high performance and high mechanical strength. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A method for preparing a catalyst for the production of methacrylic acid, which contains molybdenum, phosphorus, vanadium, cesium, ammonia, copper and antimony as essential active components, characterized in that it comprises steps of mixing a compound containing the essential components with water to form a slurry, drying the slurry, and then firing and molding the resultant dried powders. |