Catalysts for production of olefins by oxidative dehydrogenation

摘要

The present invention relates to a catalyst composition for oxidative dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons to produce olefins, said composition having the: XxYyWOz wherein: X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, Rb, and Fr; Y is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Al, Ga, In, Tl, C, Si, Ge and Sn; x is 0.5-2.5; y is 0.05-5; and z is an integer representing the number of oxygen atoms required to satisfy the valancy of X, Y, and W in said compound.