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The decomposition of methanol was studied on Cu or Cu-Cr catalysts supporte
d on activated carbon, prepared by active phases decomposition from their a
mmonium solutions. Catalytic active centers with a complex character, consi
sting of copper ions in different oxidation state, were found to be present
. They determine the high activity and selectivity of the catalysts.