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High ethylene to ethane processes for oxidative coupling

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OSTI ID:868093
Oxidative coupling of lower alkane to higher hydrocarbon is conducted using 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.
Research Organization:
UNION CARBIDE CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-87PC79817
Assignee:
Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company, Inc. (Danbury, CT)
Patent Number(s):
US 5073656
OSTI ID:
868093
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English