Process for upgrading methane to higher hydrocarbons
US5023392A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S585/943
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is provided a process for the direct partial oxidation of methane with oxygen, whereby organic compounds comprising higher hydrocarbons are produced. The catalyst used in this reaction is a CuZSM-5 catalyst. This catalyst may be prepared by ion exchanging or impregnating a ZSM-5 catalyst with a suitable copper salt such as copper nitrate.
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