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Process for manufacturing catalysts containing copper, zinc and aluminum, useful for producing methanol from synthesis gas

US4596782A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1985
Grant dateJun 24, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2005

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

Abstract

Manufacture of catalysts containing at least three essential metals consisting of copper, zinc and aluminum. The process for manufacturing the catalyst comprises the formation of homogeneous amorphous precipitate of the above-mentioned metals, followed with a washing in two steps, first with water, then with an acid solution. These catalysts are used in balanced reactions involving alcohols and synthesis gas, particularly in methanol synthesis.

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