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Title: High-power pulsed radio-frequency and microwave catalytic processes: Selective production of acetylene from the reaction of methane over carbon

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis

Methane is converted to acetylene, ethylene, and ethane over carbon at atmospheric pressures using pulsed high-power radio-frequency or microwave radiation. By judicious use of experimental variables, selectivity of acetylene in hydrocarbon products can be >90%. The concentration of hydrogen has been shown to be important. To obtain a clearer understanding of the role of carbon in this system, experiments have been conducted using amorphous {sup 13}C. A mechanism is postulated to explain the contribution of carbon and hydrogen to the formation of higher hydrocarbons. 31 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
175722
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis, Vol. 151, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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