Inventors:
Ian A. Cody - Clearwater, CA
David H. Dumfries - Sarnia-Clearwater, CA
Arthur H. Neal - Baton Rouge LA
Kenneth L. Riley - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engineering Company - Florham Park NJ
International Classification:
B01J 2104, B01J 2712, B01J 2713, B01J 27132
Abstract:
A novel, high porosity, high surface area catalyst is disclosed which is useful in wax isomerization processes, especially for the production of high viscosity index, low pour point lubricating oil base stocks or blending stocks. The catalyst contains a catalytically active metal component selected from the group consisting of Group VIB and Group VIII metals, and mixtures thereof, preferably Group VIII metals, and mixtures thereof, more preferably noble Group VIII metals and mixtures thereof, most preferably platinum which catalytically active metal component is present in the range of about 0. 01 to 5. 0 wt. %, and a fluorine content in the range of about 0. 01 to about 10. The catalyst employs a refractory metal oxide support material, one preferably predominantly (i. e. , at least 50 wt. %) alumina, most preferably completely alumina, e. g.