A CATALYST COMPRISING PD AND AU DEPOSITED ON A COPPER CONTAINING CARRIER FOR PRODUCTION OF VINYL ACETATE

摘要

A catalyst is disclosed for the production of vinyl acetate by reaction of ethylene, oxygen and acetic acid comprising a porous support m the porous surfaces of which is deposited metallic copper in a zone surrounded by deposits of catalytically effective amounts of metallic palladium and gold, neither of which is substantially intermingled with said copper. Methods for preparing the catalyst and for synthesizing vinyl acetate utilizing the catalyst are also disclosed.