Patent ID: 6017425
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: B01J,C01B,Y02E

Abstract:
A photocatalyst for producing hydrogen, comprising the following general formula:Cs(a)X(c)/T(b)wherein ""a"" represents a percentage by weight of impregnated Cs on the basis of the weight of a carrier, being present in the amount of up to 6.0; ""X"" is a promoter selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co and Fe; ""c"" represents a percentage by weight of the promoter on the basis of the total weight of Cs and the promoter, being present in the amount of up to 50.0; ""T"" is the carrier comprising an inorganic compound and zinc sulfide having a molar ratio of zinc:sulfur ranging from 1:0.1 to 1:2.8; and ""b"" represents a percentage by weight of the inorganic compound on the basis of the total amount of said carrier, being up to 50.