The Catalyst Handbook

Second Edition
Provides information on heterogeneous catalysis and the practicalities of the catalysts and processes used in producing ammonia, hydrogen and methanol via hydrocarbon steam reforming.
This book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It provides fundamental information on heterogeneous catalysis and the practicalities of the catalysts and processes used in producing ammonia, hydrogen and methanol via hydrocarbon steam reforming. It also covers the oxidation reactions in making formaldehyde from methanol, nitric acid from ammonia and sulphuric acid from sulphur dioxide. Designed for use in the chemical industry and by those in teaching, research and the study of industrial catalysts and catalytic processes. Students will also find this book extremely useful for obtaining practical information which is not available in more conventional textbooks.
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Contents
Fundamental principlesProcess design, rating and performance
Handling and using catalysts in the plant
Feedstock purification
Steam reforming
The water-gas shift reaction
Methanation
Ammonia synthesis
Methanol synthesis
Catalytic oxidations