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Hydrogen cyanide synthesis process

US6979432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2003
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01C3/0212
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of hydrogen cyanide is provided, wherein hydrogen cyanide is synthesized by reacting methane or methane-containing natural gas, ammonia and oxygen-enriched air or oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising platinum or a platinum alloy; wherein the reactants are present in the following molar ratios

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