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Production of carbon monoxide in a plasma arc reactor

US4190636A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1978
Grant dateFeb 26, 1980
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Expiry dateSep 26, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S423/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method of producing carbon monoxide in a plasma arc reactor is disclosed, wherein carbon dioxide is delivered to an arc to form a plasma into which solid carbon is delivered. The products are quenched and filtered to yield carbon monoxide. High yields of carbon monoxide of high purity and high efficiencies of electrical-to-chemical conversion thus may be achieved.

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