摘要 |
<p>A process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock, which process comprises contacting a mixture of the feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas, which mixture has an oxygen-to-carbon ratio in the range of 0.3 to 0.8, at a temperature of at least 750 °C, preferably at least 800 °C, and at elevated pressure with a catalyst comprising a metal selected from Group VIII of the Periodic Table supported on a refractory oxide having at least one cation, characterised in that the refractory oxide comprises cerium as a further modifying cation present in an effective performance-enhancing amount, and a process for the preparation of the catalyst, and a novel catalyst.</p> |