Catalyst for self ignition of fuels
US4108797A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 1997 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24H1/0045
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A catalyst for self ignition and combustion of a fuel such as the lower alcohols namely methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and comprises a small pellet body, preferably of gamma alumina which is integrated with a metal of the platinum family. The metal is present in amounts from 16% to 60% of the weight of the body. With such concentration, the pellet is effective to self-ignite the alcohol above and below normal ambient temperatures and humidity.
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