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Catalyst for methanation and method for the preparation thereof

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OSTI ID:5041601

The invention provides a novel highly heat-resistant solid catalyst for the methanation of hydrogen and carbon monoxide into methane. Different from conventional nickel catalysts, the inventive catalyst comprises a binary active ingredient composed of an alloy of nickel and molybdenum and a molybdenum carbide supported on a porous catalyst carrier. The catalyst is prepared by heating a catalyst intermediate comprising the oxides of nickel and molybdenum supported on the carrier in a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide at 500*-700* C., preferably, following a step of hydrogen reduction at 400*-900* C. The most preferable catalyst carrier is a mixture or a composite oxide compound composed of magnesium and aluminum oxides. The methanation reaction can be carried out with the inventive catalyst at a much higher temperature, E.G. 650* C., than with conventional catalysts so that the heat recovery from the gaseous product is greatly facilitated contributing to the energy economy.

Assignee:
Agency Of Ind Science and Technology (Japan)
Patent Number(s):
US 4331544
OSTI ID:
5041601
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English