Table 7. Common Metallic and Acid Functions Used in Hydroprocessing Catalysts.
catalyst | use | catalytic activity |
---|---|---|
Metallic Functions | ||
CoMo | HDS | moderate |
NiMo | HDN, MHYC | high |
NiW | HDN, MHYC | very high |
PtPd | HDA, HYC | high |
Acid Functions | ||
γ-Al2O3 | HDA | low |
amorphous SiO2/Al2O3 | MHYC | high |
HY and HZSM-5 zeolites | HYC | very high |