Hydrocarbon conversion process using a molten salt
First Claim
1. A method for conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons which comprises contacting a hydrocarbon gas comprising methane with a mixture comprising molten salt and at least one reducible metal oxide contact agent at a selected temperature within the range of about 500°
- to about 1000°
C. to produce higher hydrocarbons and water.
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Abstract
A process for converting low molecular weight gases such as methane and natural gas to higher hydrocarbons by means of a molten salt containing a synthesizing contact agent. The gas is contacted with a molten salt containing a metal, the oxide of which is reduced when contacted with methane at a temperature in the range of 500° to 1000° C. to produce higher hydrocarbons and water. The reduced metal oxide/salt mixture may be regenerated to the active state by contacting the molten salt mixture with an oxygen-containing gas.
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1. A method for conversion of methane to higher hydrocarbons which comprises contacting a hydrocarbon gas comprising methane with a mixture comprising molten salt and at least one reducible metal oxide contact agent at a selected temperature within the range of about 500°
- to about 1000°
C. to produce higher hydrocarbons and water. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- to about 1000°
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