Catalyst systems and processes for making and using same

Abstract

Catalyst systems and processes for making and using same. The catalyst system can include a plurality of catalytic particles and a plurality of catalytically inert particles configured to be mixed with one another or mixed with one another. The catalytic particles can include a Group 8-10 element and a first promoter comprising Sn, Cu, Au, Ag, Ga, a combination thereof, or a mixture thereof disposed on a support. The catalytic particles can include 0.001 wt% to 6 wt% of the Group 8-10 element, up to 10 wt% of the first promoter, and the support comprises Al and at least 0.5 wt% of a Group 2 element, based on the weight of the support. The catalytically inert particles can be free of a Group 8-10 element. A composition of the catalytically inert particles and a composition of the support can be the same or different.