This invention discloses a catalyst, its preparation method, and a method for preparing
methacrolein by
isobutylene oxidation. The catalyst contains a silica support and an active
metal component. The catalyst has a hollow
microsphere structure, and the active
metal component has the following general formula: Mo 10 Bi a X b Y c O x Wherein, X is selected from at least one of Fe, Ca, Mn, Co, Ni, Mg, Cr, W, Zr, and V, and Y is selected from at least one of Li, Na, K, Rb, and Cs; the value of a ranges from 0.03 to 8.0; the value of b ranges from 0.10 to 12.0; the value of c ranges from 0.02 to 2.0; and x is the number of
oxygen atoms necessary to satisfy the valence of other elements. The catalyst for the preparation of
methacrolein of this invention has suitable pore size and particle size, high specific surface area, and the hollow structure of the catalyst particles allows for more complete contact between the substrate and the catalyst, thereby improving the conversion rate of the reactants and giving the catalyst good activity.