Process and catalyst for upgrading methane to higher carbon number hydrocarbons
US5095161A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 1990 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2010 |
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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 oxides of 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 and is characterized by its method of manufacture.
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