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Process for the preparation of ammonia synthesis catalyst and catalyst prepared by the process

US3992328A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1975
Grant dateNov 16, 1976
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Expiry dateOct 10, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of an ammonia synthesis catalyst based on fused and reduced iron oxide, with or without traces of a promoter oxide of aluminum, calcium, potassium, magnesium or silicon, in which the fused and reduced iron oxide is aftertreated with an aqueous solution of a cerium salt or with an aqueous solution of a mischmetal salt, including a cerium salt.

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