Inventors:
David A. Dzombak - Pittsburgh PA
Cynthia R. Evanko - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
B01J 2104, B01J 3200
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process for providing an improved catalyst support comprising the steps of providing a dispersion of alumina in water, the dispersion maintained under acidic conditions; adding a stabilizing agent to said dispersion, the stabilizing agent capable of stabilizing said dispersion and inhibiting gellation thereof, the stabilizing agent having the formula: ##STR1##.