Catalyst for hydrogen generation through steam reforming of hydrocarbons
CA 2561427 C · Owner: L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour L'Etude Et L'Exploitation Des Procedes Georges Claude · Inventors: Myers, Duane; Wagner, Aaron L.; Lomax, Franklin D. Jr.
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A catalyst that can be used for the production of hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels in steam reforming processes contains an active metal of e.g. at least , one of Ir, Pt and Pd, on a catalyst support of e.g. at least one of , monoclinic zirconia and an alkaline-earth metal hexaaluminate. The catalyst exhibits improved activity, stability in both air and reducing atmospheres and sulfur tolerance.
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- Filed April 1, 2005 and granted February 12, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 1, 2025.
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