NEW METHOD OF NICKEL-CATALYST PREPARATION FOR STEAM REFORMING OF HYDROCARBONS

There are discussed properties of supported nickel catalysts for steam reforming of hydrocarbons produced by precipitation of alkaline nicke l and magnesium oxides from suspension of magnesium and aluminium oxid es mixed with solution of nickel(II) nitrate. Proposed new method of c atalysts synthesis - being characterized by increased resistance to co oking and high activity - does not require the use of precipitating ag ents thus reduces quantity and toxicity of wastes as well as costs and manpower requirements of the production. Method flowsheet is also pre sented.