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High ethylene to ethane processes for oxidative coupling

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7280874
Oxidative coupling of lower alkane to higher hydrocarbon is conducted using a catalyst comprising barium and/or strontium component and a metal oxide combustion promoter in the presence of vapor phase halogen component. High ethylene to ethane mole ratios in the product can be obtained over extended operating periods.
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-87PC79817
Assignee:
Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company, Inc., Danbury, CT (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5073656
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-409544
OSTI ID:
7280874
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English