Application Note: Beta for Hydrocracking
Beta zeolite provides the large-pore acidity needed for hydrocracking heavy feedstocks.
Recommended Grades
| Grade | SiO₂/Al₂O₃ | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| H-Beta-25 | 20–30 | Maximum acidity, heavy feed conversion |
| H-Beta-50 | 40–60 | Balanced activity and coke control |
| H-Beta-100 | 80–120 | High-stability formulations |
Why Beta for Hydrocracking
Beta’s 12-MR 3D pore system provides better accessibility for bulky feed molecules than medium-pore zeolites. In bifunctional hydrocracking catalysts, the zeolite supplies acid cracking sites while the metal component provides hydrogenation-dehydrogenation. Beta is often paired with USY in layered catalyst systems — USY for bulk conversion, Beta for activity toward larger molecules.
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