Catalyst units for producing hydrocyanic acid

摘要

This invention relates to catalyst units embodying or consisting of catalytic material in wire or strip (herein referred to simply as "wire") form and especially to such units for catalytic oxidation of gases. The catalyst unit of the invention is particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of hydrocyanic acid comprises a pack of woven metallic gauzes wherein at least some of the gauzes disposed at or towards the front of the pack are made from wire (as herein defined) having a cross-sectional area greater than at least some of the gauzes disposed at or towards the rear of the pack.