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Methanol-decomposing catalyst and methanol-decomposing apparatus comprising same

US6649562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1999
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B2203/1223
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A methanol-decomposing catalyst comprises catalytically active components containing copper and zinc, and a carrier composed of zirconia and/or titania and ceria for supporting the catalytically active components. The methanol-decomposing catalyst has excellent catalytic activity, thereby efficiently producing a hydrogen gas while suppressing side reactions.

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