Pd/Alumina Reforming Catalyst

Description

1. Product Overview
Pd/Alumina Reforming Catalyst is a high-performance heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium dispersed on a high-surface-area gamma-alumina support, engineered for critical hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, and reforming processes. Its primary industrial use is in petroleum refining, petrochemical production, and fine chemical synthesis to drive selective conversion with high activity and thermal stability. The key value proposition lies in its superior metal dispersion and robust alumina carrier, delivering extended cycle life, lower operating temperatures, and reduced precious metal loss. It is strategically important in the market as refiners and chemical producers face tightening fuel specifications, decarbonization mandates, and the need for process intensification with minimal downtime.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: 0.3–1.0 wt% Pd on γ-Al₂O₃ support; chloride <300 ppm, Na₂O <0.05%
• Purity Level / Grade: Industrial catalytic grade; metal dispersion >45% by CO chemisorption
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Extrudates, spheres, or trilobes
  • Color: Off-white to light gray
  • Particle Size: 1.5–3.2 mm diameter; custom sizing available
  • Surface Area: 180–220 m²/g
  • Bulk Density: 0.65–0.75 g/cm³
  • Crush Strength: >40 N/particle
• Packaging Options: 25 kg UN-approved steel drums with inner PE liner; 500 kg super sacks; bulk in nitrogen-purged isotainers
• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored sealed in dry, cool conditions below 35°C, away from sulfur and halogen compounds

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Petroleum refining, petrochemicals, hydrogen production, pharmaceutical intermediates, edible oil processing
• Specific Operational Use Cases: Catalytic reforming to produce high-octane aromatics, naphtha dehydrogenation, selective hydrogenation of acetylene in ethylene streams, hydrodearomatization, and debenzylation reactions
• Why This Product Performs Better: Optimized Pd crystallite size ensures high selectivity and resistance to coking. The engineered pore structure of the alumina support improves mass transfer and prevents diffusion limitations common in lower-grade catalysts
• Efficiency, Durability, Cost Advantages: Achieves up to 15% longer run length vs. conventional Pd/Al₂O₃ catalysts, lowering change-out frequency. High activity permits reduced reactor temperature, cutting energy consumption. Low attrition loss and high Pd recovery value reduce total cost of ownership

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing with batch-to-batch CO uptake variance <3%, backed by full ICP, BET, and TEM certification
• Supply Reliability: Dedicated production line with 1,200 MT/year capacity and 60-day safety stock for contracted clients
• Logistics Capability: Global export experience with DG Class 4.2 compliance, FCA/CIF/DAP terms, and documentation for REACH, TSCA, and K-REACH
• Price Competitiveness: Direct manufacturer pricing with Pd metal leasing and spent catalyst buy-back programs to hedge precious metal volatility
• Sustainability Benefits: Regenerable up to 3 cycles; carrier designed for minimal fines generation, reducing solid waste. Spent catalyst take-back for closed-loop Pd recovery
• Technical Support: MSDS, TDS, reactor loading diagrams, start-up/optimization protocols, and on-call process engineers for troubleshooting

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity: 20 MT per 20ft FCL container