Single particle multi-metallic reforming catalyst and process of using same.

摘要

A catalyst composition containing platinum, rhenium and iridium where all three metals are contained on a single refractory support is disclosed together with a method for preparing such a catalyst. The catalyst is characterized by a uniform distribution of each of the metals throughout the support. Reforming of selected petroleum fractions using this catalyst to obtain gasoline of high octane number is also disclosed.