摘要 |
<p><P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a catalyst the catalytic characteristics of which are stable even at high temperature and which is inexpensive and to provide a hydrogen production apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The catalyst is obtained by using powder of a Cu-based quasicrystal containing Cu as a main constituent element. The Cu-based quasicrystal containing Ga, MG and Sc is preferable particularly since Cu of high concentration can be incorporated therein. The catalyst is suitable as a catalyst for steam reforming of methanol. The hydrogen production apparatus is used for producing hydrogen from a mixture of methanol and water by using the catalyst. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT</p> |