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Catalyst for the synthesis of methanol

US5254520A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1991
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a methanol synthesis catalyst precursor comprises forming a precipitate comprising compounds, thermally decomposable to oxides or mixed oxides, of copper, zinc, aluminum and at least one element of Group IVB and/or Group VIIB of the Periodic Table of Elements.

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