This invention discloses a catalyst for the production of
ethylene and propylene, its preparation method, and its applications. The catalyst comprises the following components: I) 1%–10% of
chemical formula A x B y D z A compound of O4; in the
chemical formula, the oxidation states of elements A, B, and D are m, n, and p, respectively, satisfying x·m + y·n + z·p = 8, where m, n, and p are integers not greater than 3; the A x B y D z O4 has a
spinel structure; II) 0.5%–10% is selected from at least one
oxide of
rare earth elements, P, Mo, and W; III) 20.0%–55.0% is selected from at least one
zeolite of ZSM-5 and ZSM-11; IV) 10%–30% is a binder; V) 25.0%–60.0% is clay. This catalyst is used in the catalytic
cracking of
petroleum hydrocarbons to produce
ethylene and propylene, and features good catalyst stability, low
methane yield, and high
ethylene and propylene yields.