Catalyst and process for upgrading methane to higher hydrocarbons
US5105044A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2010 |
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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 catalyst and a process for the direct partial oxidation of methane with oxygen, whereby hydrocarbons having at least two carbon atoms are produced. The catalyst used in this reaction is a spinel oxide, such as MgMn.sub.2 O.sub.4 or CaMn.sub.2 O.sub.4, modified with an alkali metal, such as Li or Na.
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