Formation of active component of MoVTeNb oxide catalyst for selective oxidation and ammoxidation of propane and ethane

Abstract The effect of slurry pH on the formation of active component of MoVTeNbO catalyst for selective (amm)oxidation of ethane and propane has been studied. pH affects the nature and composition of the crude and dry precursors as well as chemical and phase composition of the final catalyst. The most effective catalyst is prepared at pH = 3.0, which is characterized by a maximum content of M1 phase.