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Syngas
Catalysts
Clariant is a leading supplier of catalysts used in synthesis gas processes. These
processes include those for the production of ammonia, methanol, hydrogen,
HyCo (hydrogen/CO mixtures), and direct-reduced iron. Additionally, Clariant
offers several catalysts and adsorbents for the purification of feedstocks used in
these processes.
Our strength in syngas technology grows from our roots in Süd-Chemie, a lead-
ing company in the development of process catalysts for chemicals markets.
The broad portfolio of highly innovative catalyst products is now part of the
Catalysts business unit of Clariant.
We are committed to R&D and customer service to ensure that our products are
well positioned to meet the global challenges of raw material scarcity, energy
efficiency and responsible care for our environment.
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Catalysts for Syngas
Reformax® Shiftmax®
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Catalysts for Syngas
Meth® Amomax®
Megamax® Reformax®
NiO 25 -
AmoMax-10
Ru - 0.3
Nominal Content [wt.%]
Support Balance Balance
Fe -
Shape Spheres Tablets
FeO 92
Size [mm] 3-6 4.5 x 4.5
Promoter Balance
Shape Granules
Size [mm] 1.5 - 3
other sizes on request
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Catalysts for Syngas
Actisorb® HDMAX®
ActiSorb S 7
Organic Chlorides
Organic Fluorine
Silica Compounds
Organic Sulphur
NiO 66
Thiophens
Binder Balance
Shape CDS Extrusions
COS
HCl
PH3
H2S
HF
O2
HDMax 200 HDMax 301 In some cases, it is necessary to remove the sulphur to a level below
Nominal Content [wt.%]
10 ppb H2S. ActiSorb S 6, a copper-promoted zinc oxide, is placed
in the bottom of the standard zinc oxide reactor and removes the
CoO 3-5 -
remaining H2S to a value < 10 ppb H2S under a wide range of oper-
NiO - 3-6
ating conditions.
MoO3 10 17
Al2O3 Balance Balance
ActiSorb S 1 ActiSorb S 2 ActiSorb S 3
Shape CDS Extrusions CDS Extrusions
Nominal Content [wt.%]
TRIAX Extrusions TRIAX Extrusions
ZnO 100 90 90
Size [mm] 2.5 2.5
Al2O3 - Balance Balance
Shape Extrusions Extrusions Extrusions
Size [mm] 4.5 4.5 4.5
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Catalysts for Syngas
Actisorb®
ActiSorb S 6
COS Hydrolysis
The ActiSorb 410 catalyst selectively promotes the
Nominal Content [wt.%]
simultaneous hydrolysis of COS and hydrogenation of
CuO Proprietary
CS2. HCN is also hydrolysed. The high selectivity of
ZnO Proprietary
ActiSorb 410 means that process gases with very high
Al2O3 Balance CO concentrations can be treated.
Shape Tablets
Size [mm] 5x3 The feed to the COS hydrolysis reactor usually contains
nickel and iron carbonyls. These carbonyls decompose
Purification of natural gas containing low concentra- on the ActiSorb 410 catalyst into CO and the respective
tions of total sulphur can also be performed by metals, leading to deactivation of the ActiSorb 410 cat-
ActiSorb G 1, a promoted ZnO catalyst. Simultaneous alyst. It is therefore necessary to install a guard reactor
hydrodesulphurisation and H2S pick-up is a feature with ActiSorb 400 to selectively decompose any traces
unique to ActiSorb G 1. Even when saturated, the of metal carbonyls on the guard catalyst.
ActiSorb G 1 catalyst fully retains its hydrogenation
capabilities.
ActiSorb 400 ActiSorb 410
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Catalysts for Syngas
Actisorb®
ActiSorb Hg 1 ActiSorb Hg 2
ActiSorb Hg 5 CO Removal
Nominal Content [wt.%]
Various feed-streams contain CO in concentrations of
several ppm up to one percent that must be removed
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to levels below 10 ppb. The type of catalyst is chosen
Al2O3 Balance
according to the feed, e.g. Ni catalysts to methanate CO
Shape Spheres in hydrogen streams, and CuO-catalysts to remove CO
Size [mm] 2-4 from ethylene and nitrogen by adsorption or by catalyt-
ic reaction with addition of air/oxygen.
ActiSorb Si
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Catalysts for Syngas
Actisorb® Meth®
Reformax® Sulfomax®
CuO - 53 16
ZnO - 27 - METH 134 METH 150
S 10 - - Ru - 0.3
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Clariant International Ltd
Rothausstrasse 61
4132 Muttenz
Switzerland
Catalysts
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www.catalysts.clariant.com
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