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Methanol synthesis catalyst

US4565803A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1983
Grant dateJan 21, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/524
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst composition for the conversion of syngas to methanol which comprises copper, zinc and a modifier selected from the group consisting of yttrium, a lanthanide element, an actinide element and mixtures thereof supported on a zinc-aluminum oxide spinel carrier.

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