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Conversion of methane

US4199533A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1978
Grant dateApr 22, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 3, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/584
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for chemically converting methane gas into higher molecular weight hydrocarbons by using chlorine gas as a recyclable, active catalyst.

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