EPOXIDATION CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF CATALYST CARRIER

摘要

This invention relates to an ethylene oxide catalyst which contains silver and one or more alkali metal promoters supported on a carrier having a crush strength of at least 2.3 kg and a settled packing density of at least about 0.48 kg/litre which comprises first and second alpha alumina components with a first alpha alumina component in the form of particles having a median crystallite size of from 0.4 to 4 um providing from 95 % to 40 % of the total weight of alpha alumina in the carrier and a second alpha alumina component generated in situ by a sol-gel process and providing the balance of the alpha alumina in the carrier. Titania is optionally added to the carrier.