Pd/HZSM-5 catalyst for n-hexane isomerization: Properties, activities, and deactivation

Abstract

The activity of n-hexane isomerization with 0,8 %kl Pd/HZSM-5 was studied in a micro reactor in the temperature range of 225-325 oC at 0,1 Mpa with the molar ratio H2/ hydrocarbon of 5.92, n-hexane concentration of 9.2 %mol, GHSV 2698 h-1 at atmospheric pressure. The catalyst owned suitable acidity, reasonable reductivity, good metal dispersion, and appropiate balance between metallic and acidic functions. The catalyst had high activity but low stability. The cause of deactivation was examined via a comparison of physico-chemical properties between a fresh catalyst and a used one. There was no metal sintering. The mono-metallic catalyst performed high activity for n-hexane hydro-isomerization but less stable. Deactivation is mainly attributed to coke formation. Catalyst activity and stability were significantly improved with activity of 0,7 MPa compared to that of 0,1 MPa at elevated pressure. The catalyst Pd-Co/HZSM-5 is capable of resisting against coke, thereby exhibiting high stability at 0,1 MPa. The highly stable and active catalyst helped to form high quality products to result in environment-friendly gasoline.