Abstract
The conversion and selectivities of methane-, ethane- and ethylene-oxygen mixtures have been determined for a Li/MgO catalyst at temperatures of 600–750°C. Kinetic isotope effects and H/D distributions have also been determined from studies using D labelling of ethane as C2D6 and CH3CD3. The importance of CH3O2 as a source of low temperature COx from CH4 is demonstrated; by contrast the low thermal stability of C2H5O2, and the preferred reaction channel (to C2H4+HO2) make conversion of C2H6 to C2H4 highly selective.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 89-95 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis |
Volume | 61 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1991 |