Catalyst and process for the production of synthesis gas or hydrogen

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A catalyst for the production of synthesis gas or hydrogen from aqueous methanol by dissociation or steam reforming. The catalyst contains:, A) a metal component of one or more elements of the VIIIb group of the periodic table on a carrier material on the basis:, B1) of TiO2 or CeO2, singly or in admixture with other heatresistant metal oxides and/or binders or B2) of TiO2, which is introduced onto the surface of a preformed, heat-resistant carrier. Processes utilizing this catalyst allow for the dissociation of methanol for production of synthesis gas or for the pro-, duction of hydrogen through steam reforming. Thus the, concentration of hydrogen or of carbon monoxide may be controlled by …