Zinc containing methane aromatization catalyst, method of making a method of using the catalyst

摘要

A catalyst for converting methane to aromatic hydrocarbons is described herein. The catalyst comprises an active metal or a compound thereof, zinc or a compound thereof and an inorganic oxide support wherein the active metal is added to the support as a metal oxalate. A method of making the catalyst and a method of using the catalyst are also described.

主权项

1. A methane aromatization catalyst comprising an active metal or a compound thereof, zinc or a compound thereof and an inorganic oxide support wherein the active metal is added to the support as a metal oxalate and the active metal is not zinc and wherein the active metal comprises molybdenum, wherein the molybdenum concentration in the catalyst is in the range of from 6 to 10% wt, and wherein the zinc is present in an amount of from 0.7 to 2.0% wt.