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Partial oxidation of methane over perovskite catalyst

US5149516A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1990
Grant dateSep 22, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/525
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a process for the partial oxidation of methane to produce a product including carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The process involves contacting a source of methane and a source of oxygen with a perovskite catalyst, such as LaCoO.sub.3.

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