Catalyzed process for making methane from carbon and water
CA 1206169 A · Owner: The Regents Of The University Of California · Inventors: Somorjai, Gabor A.
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A process is provided for converting carbonaceous material and water into hydrocarbons, particularly methane, comprising the step of contacting the carbonaceous material with a gaseous mixture comprising inert gas at a partial pressure of about one atmosphere and water vapor at a partial pressure of less than about 1000 Torr, particularly less than 100 Torr at a, temperature in the range of 450-900°K in the presence of a catalytic material selected from an alkali metal hydroxide, alkali metal carbonate or alkali metal.
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- Granted June 17, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 17, 2003.
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