Why Are Catalysts Important in Cracking Processes?
Cracking is a fundamental process in the petrochemical industry where large hydrocarbon molecules are broken down into smaller, more useful ones. Catalysts like zeolites are typically used in catalytic cracking to facilitate this process at lower temperatures and pressures than thermal cracking. This not only improves the yield of desirable products like gasoline and olefins but also reduces energy consumption and operational costs.
