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CATALYTIC PROCESS ASSESSMENT 249
9.6. Mechanical properties
9.6.1. Crushing strength (how measured?)
9.6.2. Loss on attrition
9.6.3. Loss on ignition
9.6.4. Shrinkage
9.7. Particle properties
9.7.1. Theoretical density
9.7.2. Pellet density
9.7.4. Porosity
9.7.5. Bed density
9.7.6. Void fraction
9.8. Texture properties
9.8.1. BET Surface area
9.8.2. Pore volume
9.8.3. Average pore size
9.8.4. Pore size distribution
9.9. Active component
9.9.1. Phase or structure
9.9.2. Dispersion
9.10. Acidity
9.11. Activation
9.12. Performance properties
9.12.1. Method
9.12.2. Activity
9.12.3. Selectivity
9.12.4. Lifetime
9.12.5. Regeneration
9.13. Potential performance problems
9.13.1. Mechanical
9.13.2. Chemical
9.13.3. Diffusional
9.13.4. Deactivation
9.13.5. Regeneration
9.14. Catalyst economics
9.14.1. Cost
9.14.2. Availability
9.14.3. Transportation
9.15. Catalyst loading
9.15.1. Special handling features
9.15.2. Safety factors
9.15.3. Disposal or reclaiming problems
9.16. Legal responsibilities