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Production of hydrogen and carbon monoxide

US5741440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1995
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10J2300/0986
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the preparation of a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide is disclosed. The invention method entails contacting carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and at least one hydrocarbon in the presence of a catalyst containing an active metal. The invention reaction is typically carried out in the presence of a supported active metal catalyst at a temperature in the range of about 700.degree. C. up to 1,100.degree. C. at a pressure in the range of about 7 kPa up to 5,250 kPa.

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