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Catalyst for oxidation of carbon monoxide

US4940686A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1989
Grant dateJul 10, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/036
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition comprises (a) at least one vanadium oxide as support material, (b) platinum metal, and (c) iron oxide and/or metal. This composition is used as catalyst in the reaction of carbon monoxide and oxygen to carbon dioxide. Preferably, the composition is made by a preparation process comprising the steps of impregnating the support material with an aqueous acid solution (preferably concentrated nitric acid) of Pt and Fe compounds.

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