Conversions of low molecular weight hydrocarbons to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons using a metal compound-containing catalyst
US4734537A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/943
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a catalytic process for the production of higher molecular weight hydrocarbons from lower molecular weight hydrocarbons. More particularly, disclosed is a catalytic process for the conversion of methane to C.sub.2 + hydrocarbons, particularly hydrocarbons rich in ethylene or benzene, or both. The process utilizes a metal-containing catalyst, high reaction temperature of greater than 1000.degree. C., and a high gas hourly space velocity of greater than 3200 hr.sup.-1.
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