Open AccessThermodynamic and kinetic aspects of surface acidity. Progress report, July 1, 1994--June 30, 1995
Author(s) -
James A. Dumesic
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/68155
Subject(s) - isobutane , catalysis , zeolite , isomerization , calcination , butane , cracking , chemistry , inorganic chemistry , steaming , cubic zirconia , brønsted–lowry acid–base theory , fluid catalytic cracking , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , ceramic , food science , engineering
Catalytic cracking of isobutane and 2-methyl-hexane over various USY-zeolite catalysts was studied. A kinetic model was developed for isobutane cracking over calcined and steamed Y-zeolite catalysts. Catalyst steaming leads to decreased Bronsted acidity. The studies of catalyst acid and basic properties were broadened to include alumina-supported metal oxides and a sulfated zirconia catalyst (isomerization of normal butane)