Inventors:
Peter Joseph Shukis - Bethany CT
James Donald Carruthers - Fairfield CT
Vincent Joseph Lostaglio - Stamford CT
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
B01J 3850
B01J 2034
Abstract:
Provided are high activity catalysts based upon gamma alumina containing substrates impregnated with one or more catalytically active metals, which catalysts in addition contain a nanocrystalline phase of alumina of a crystalline size at the surface of less than 25. ANG. Also provided are processes for preparing such high activity catalysts and various uses thereof.