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High Activity Dual Colloid Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

Thomas Henry Vanderspurt  and
Michael A. Richard
Thomas Henry Vanderspurt
Affiliation:
Basic Chemicals Technology, Exxon Chemical Company, P.O. Box 4900, Baytown, TX 77522-4900
Michael A. Richard
Affiliation:
Intermediates Technology, Exxon Chemical Company, P.O. Box 241, Baton Rouge LA 70821
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Abstract

A new synthesis technique produces a family of iron and iron alloy catalysts with a micro-morphology uniquely suited for ammonia synthesis catalysts.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 111: Symposium O – Microstructure and Properties of Catalysts , 1987 , 341
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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