Catalyst for the production of hydrogen
US4460704A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalyst for producing hydrogen by reacting in the gaseous phase a hydrocarbon, hydrocarbon derivative or carbon monoxide with steam and/or if appropriate, carbon dioxide is in the form of hollow pieces each having walls 0.5 to 2 mm thick and comprising a primary support of low pore volume and a secondary support of relatively high surface area. The hollow pieces preferably are partitioned rings and are especially useful in hydrocarbon steam reforming because they can afford high catalytic activity at relatively low active metal content, high mechanical strength and low pressure drop.
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