Process for upgrading methane to higher carbon number hydrocarbons
US4962261A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/943
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methane is upgraded to higher molecular weight hydrocarbons in a process using a novel catalyst comprising boron, tin and zinc. The feed admixture also comprises oxygen. The novel catalyst may comprise one or more Group I-A or II-A elements, preferably potassium.
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