Catalysts for the oxidative conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons
US5024984A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2523/14
- 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 group 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 wherein the cationic species are present in the approximate ratio of 1:0.5-3:2-4, respectively, and an improved process employing same.
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