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Raney alloy methanation catalyst

US4422961A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1982
Grant dateDec 27, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/89
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A methanation process utilizing an improved catalyst for the conversion of CO, CO.sub.2 and mixtures thereof to CH.sub.4 is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a monolithic mesh type structure of a nickel alloy having an integral Beta phase Raney coating on its outer surfaces. When used, substantially higher reactant flow rates and lower operating temperatures are possible as compared to conventional fluidized bed granular catalysts.

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