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Process of methane oxidative coupling with hydrogen activation of catalyst

US5132481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1990
Grant dateJul 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/943
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The activation of catalysts which include carbonate compounds is brought about by exposing the catalyst to an atmosphere containing hydrogen. The invention is useful for activating Group IIA carbonates, such as strontium carbonate, for use in the oxidative coupling of methane.

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