Abstract
SnZnAl2O4 mixed supports were prepared by coprecipitation method with Sn contents of 0.5, 1.6 and 3 wt.%. Later Pt (1 wt.%) was incorporated by impregnation and samples reduced in hydrogen at 823 and 1073 K. Chemisorption data showed a decrease in hydrogen as temperature increases which is attributed to PtSn alloy formation. Catalytic activity in isobutane dehydrogenation and n-heptane dehydrocyclization seems to be dependent on the amount of metallic Pt phase. Pt/SnZnAl2O4 catalysts were thermally more stable than Pt/ZnAl2O4 preparation. Tin alters the ZnAl2O4 properties towards a higher thermal stability, but if added in more than 1 wt.%, it alloys with platinum inhibiting catalytic performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 67-78 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 27 Sep 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aluminate
- Dehydrogenation
- High temperature treatment
- Platinum
- Tin
- Zinc