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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2004
Leonid B. Galperin, Wilmette, IL (US);
Frank S. Modica, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas K. Mcbride, Jr., Chicago, IL (US);
Leonid B. Galperin, Wilmette, IL (US);
Frank S. Modica, Naperville, IL (US);
Thomas K. McBride, Jr., Chicago, IL (US);
UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Abstract
A process for preparing a naphtha reforming catalyst has been developed. The process involves the use of a chelating ligand such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). The aqueous solution of the chelating ligand and a tin compound is used to impregnate a support, e.g., alumina extrudates. A platinum-group metal is also an essential component of the catalyst. Rhenium may also be a component. A reforming process using the catalyst has enhanced yield, activity, and stability for conversion of naphtha into valuable gasoline and aromatic products.