MECHANISM OF THE PARTIAL OXIDATION OF METHANE TO SYNTHESIS GAS OVER PD

Authors
VANLOOIJ F STOBBE ER GEUS JW
Citation
F. Vanlooij et al., MECHANISM OF THE PARTIAL OXIDATION OF METHANE TO SYNTHESIS GAS OVER PD, Catalysis letters, 50(1-2), 1998, pp. 59-67
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry Physical
Journal title
Catalysis letters → ACNP
ISSN journal
1011372X
Volume
50
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1998
Pages
59 - 67
Database
ISI
SICI code
1011-372X(1998)50:1-2<59:MOTPOO>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
The partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas has been studied in an isothermal continuous flow reactor operated with the phases in plug flow, using a silica-supported palladium catalyst. The reaction mecha nism involves the sequential combustion and reforming of methane. The catalyst bed is not uniform in terms of the composition of the palladi um phase. The implications for investigations using a pulse apparatus are discussed. Finally, large palladium crystallites readily grow carb on filaments.