Catalyst for the conversion of methane
US4780449A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process and catalyst for the synthesis of hydrogen, ethylene, ethane, and higher hydrocarbons from methane in the presence of oxygen is disclosed. The catalyst comprises metal oxides selected from a Group IIA metal, a Group IIIA metal, a lanthanide series metal excluding Ce, or mixtures thereof and optionally a promoter metal oxide selected from a Group IA metal, a Group IIA metal, a Group IIIA metal, a lanthanide series metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group VB metal, a Group IB metal, or mixtures thereof.
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