CATALYTIC GENERATION OF HYDROGEN

摘要

A process for the catalytic generation of hydrogen by the self-starting, selfsustaining combination of partial oxidation and steam reforming of dimethyl ether comprises contacting a mixture of the dimethyl ether, an oxygencontaining gas and steam with a precious metal catalyst which is selective for the partial oxidation reaction. Suitable catalysts include platinum or rhodium supported on zirconia or a mixture of ceria and zirconia.