Catalysts for the oxidative conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons
US4939311A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/934
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An oxidative coupling catalyst composition for converting methane to a higher hydrocarbon comprising a mixed oxide of: (a) a Group IIIB metal selected from the grouup consisting of yttrium, scandium and lanthanum; (b) a Group IIA metal selected from the group consisting of barium, calcium and strontium; and (c) a Group IVA metal selected from the group consisting of tin, lead and germanium and approximate ratio of 1:0.5-3:2-4, and an improved process employing same.
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