Process for the preparation of a solid bed catalyst system

摘要

A process is disclosed for the preparation of a solid bed catalyst system which comprises treating a charcoal-containing solid support with steam and a substantially inert gas at a temperature of from about 800 DEG F. to about 950 DEG F. for a period of time comprising from about 2 hours to about 6 hours, drying the treated bed and impregnating the dried charcoal-containing solid support with from about 0.001 weight percent to about 10.00 weight percent of a metal phthalocyanine compound.