The application discloses a VPO catalyst and application thereof in oxidation of n-
butane to prepare dicanhydride. The method comprises the following steps: dissolving a mineralizer A and a template B in water, stirring and mixing, adding
alcohol and
vanadium in an oxidized state, heating and refluxing, adding
phosphoric acid to continue the reaction, adding a
silicon source, washing and
drying the obtained
solid, and calcining to remove the template to obtain a precursor; adding the precursor into small-molecule
alcohol and water, and obtaining catalyst particles through pressing, demolding,
drying, crushing and screening. The process method adopted by the application can realize protection of the VPO catalyst, reduce abrasion and activity reduction caused by catalyst coking, ensure
accessibility of active centers through linear pores, ensure stable operation of the catalyst, and prolong the service life of the VPO catalyst.