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  • Catalyst for hydrogen generation through steam reforming of hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 7645440
    Abstract: A catalyst that can be used for the production of hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels in steam reforming processes contains an active metal of, e.g., at least one of Ir, Pt and Pd, on a catalyst support of, e.g., at least one of monoclinic zirconia and an alkaline-earth metal hexaaluminate. The catalyst exhibits improved activity, stability in both air and reducing atmospheres, and sulfur tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignees: Sud-Chemie Inc., Air Liquide
    Inventors: Franklin D. Lomax, Jr., John S. Lettow, Aaron L. Wagner, Jon P. Wagner, Duane Myers