Sabatier discovered catalytic hydrogénation...
Akzo Chemie Research creates new hydrotreating catalysts
aul Sabatier, French chemist and Nobel Prize recipient in 1912, made a key discovery in catalytic chemistry. He discovered that hydrogen combines w i t h unsaturated hydrocarbons in the presence of finely divided nickel. This fundamental discovery has formed the basis for many important industrial processes including the production of gasoline.
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Today Akzo Chemie research has created entirely new families of catalysts using not only nickel, but also cobalt, m o l y b d e n u m , platinum and a number of rare earths. These innovative new catalysts are produced by Akzo Chemie's Ketjen Catalysts group. Akzo Chemie is an international specialty chemical company offering more
than 4 0 0 0 chemical products to industry. These are produced in more than 3 0 plants w o r l d w i d e located in Europe, Asia, North and South America. The company's extensive product line includes catalysts, inorganic and organic chemicals, surfactants and industrial specialties. Sabatier w o u l d be surprised by the pace of catalyst innovation today. Akzo Chemie has recently introduced several new catalyst concepts to help refineries increase their profits without added capital expenditures. Discover how you can benefit from Akzo Chemie's research experience by writing for a free copy of our new capabilities brochure.
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