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Steam reforming catalyst and a method of preparing the same

US4367166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1981
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2001

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

Abstract

A catalyst for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons into gases such as methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide and a method of preparing the same. The catalyst which comprises cerium oxide and rhodium supported on a carrier can maintain high catalytic activity and durability for steam reforming without any carbon deposition on its surface.

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