EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                               CATALYTICA, INC.
 
           CONSENT OF COOPERS & LYBRAND LLP, INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
  We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
of Catalytica, Inc. (Form S-8's No. 33-62964, No. 333-09533, and No. 333-
33681) pertaining to the 1992 Stock Option Plan, the 1992 Employee Stock
Purchase Plan, and the 1995 Director Option Plan of Catalytica, Inc. of our
report dated October 17, 1997, which included an explanatory paragraph
regarding GENXON Power Systems, L.L.C.'s ability to continue as a going
concern, on our audit of GENXON Power Systems, L.L.C. as of September 30, 1997
and for the period from October 21, 1996 (date of inception) to September 30,
1997, which report is included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1997.
 
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March 30, 1998