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In situ formation of coal gasification catalysts from low cost alkali metal salts

US4551155A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1983
Grant dateNov 5, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S44/905
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A carbonaceous material, such as crushed coal, is admixed or impregnated with an inexpensive alkali metal compound, such as sodium chloride, and then pretreated with a stream containing steam at a temperature of 350.degree. to 650.degree. C. to enhance the catalytic activity of the mixture in a subsequent gasification of the mixture. The treatment may result in the transformation of the alkali metal compound into another, more catalytically active, form.

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