Modelling of impregnation of γ-alumina with cobalt and molybdenum salts. Co(NO3)2-(NH4)2MoO4-γ-alumina (chloride type) system
1987 ◽
Vol 52
(3)
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pp. 672-677
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Keyword(s):
The kinetics of one-component and two-component impregnation of γ-alumina (prepared from aluminium trichloride) with aqueous solutions of cobalt nitrate and ammonium molybdate were studied and treated in terms of a mathematical model accounting for the simultaneous diffusion and adsorption of the active components. The time-dependent radial concentration profiles of the components across the cylindrical support particle were obtained. The profiles of the cobalt-to-molybdenum atomic ratio were derived from the results. The conclusions are applicable to the development of procedures for the preparation of hydrodesulphuration catalysts for the working of crude oil fractions.