Catalytic reforming

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001729",
  "term": "Catalytic reforming",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A refinery process that converts low-octane naphtha into high-octane reformate, which is a valuable blending component for gasoline, using a catalyst. This process involves a series of reactions, including dehydrogenation, isomerization, and cyclization, to rearrange hydrocarbon molecules. Platinum-rhenium catalysts are commonly used in continuous catalytic reformers.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "alkanes",
    "hydrocarbons",
    "isomerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 86 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-reforming/"
}