Patent ID: 7767619
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B01J,C01B,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A reforming catalyst for use in a syngas producing process that generates a low H 2 /CO ratio synthesis gas, the catalyst comprising: a) a support formed from a precursor comprising: from about 25 wt % to about 98 wt % alumina, and from about 0.5 wt % to about 35 wt % calcium oxide, and from about 0.01 wt % to about 35 wt % of a promoter, wherein said promoter is selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, yttrium, niobium, elements of the lanthanum-series, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, ytterbium, and combinations thereof; and b) from about 0.05 wt % to about 30 wt % of an active metal loaded onto said support, wherein said active metal is selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt, rhodium, ruthenium, palladium, platinum, iridium and combinations thereof.