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Process for the production of methanol from synthesis gas

US4312955A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1980
Grant dateJan 26, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/525
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Lanthanum rhodate, or metal substituted lanthanum rhodate, having a perovskite structure is a highly active catalyst for the production of methanol from hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The lanthanum rhodate displays excellent stability and excellent selectivity to methanol.

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