Process for the production of ethane
US4433193A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 1981 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G2400/26
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved process for producing ethane from aromatic hydrocarbons is described. Hydrogen and the hydrocarbons are introduced into a catalytically inert reactor zone and are reacted under closely controlled conditions which provide an enhanced yield of ethane.
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