Silica-alumina catalyst compositions and to a process for converting
hydrocarbonaceous feed using the catalyst are disclosed. The present
invention relates to a highly homogeneous, amorphous silica-alumina cogel
material, the attributes of which make it especially useful for the
Hydroprocessing of hydrocarbonaceous feeds either alone or in combination
with other catalysts. This invention relates to a highly homogeneous
amorphous silica-alumina catalyst having a surface to bulk silica to
alumina ratio (SB ratio) of from about 0.7 to about 1.3, preferably from
about 0.8 to about 1.2, more preferably from about 0.9 to about 1.1, and
most preferably 1.0 and a crystalline alumina phase present in an amount
no more than about 10%, preferably no more than about 5%. A catalyst of
the present invention exhibits higher activity and better product
selectivity in comparison with other silica-alumina catalysts.