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Catalyst for the conversion of synthesis gas to higher alcohols

US4440668A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1982
Grant dateApr 3, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Synthesis gas is converted with high selectivity to higher alcohols over a three component oxide catalyst based on PA1 (i) copper PA1 (ii) a metal of Group VIA, VIIA or VIIIA PA1 (iii) a metal of Group IVA or VA. The preferred catalyst is based on copper, cobalt and zirconium with the first two components being formed by co-precipitation in the presence of the oxide third component.

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