CATALYST FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF METHANOL

摘要

Catalyst for methanol synthesis, containing (a) as catalytically active substances copper oxide and zinc oxide, which, if desired, may be at least partially reduced, and (b) as thermostabilizing substance aluminum oxide. The proportion of pores with a diameter of 20 to 75 ANGSTROM (mesopores) is at least 20% and the proportion of pores with a diameter of more than 75 ANGSTROM (macropores) is at most 80%. The desired pore distribution can be obtained by using colloidally dispersed aluminum oxide or hydroxide in the production of the catalyst.