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Process for the preparation of ammonia and ammonia synthesis catalyst

US6235676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

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

Abstract

Process for the preparation of ammonia from ammonia synthesis gas by contacting the synthesis gas with a bimetallic catalyst comprising a Group VIII metal combined with a Group VIB metal at conditions being effective in the formation of ammonia, wherein the bimetallic catalyst is in its nitride form during contact with the synthesis gas.

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