The role of tin in Li/Sn/MgO catalysts for the oxidative coupling of methane

A. N.J. Van Keulen, G. C. Hoogendam, K. Seshan, J. G. Van Ommen, J. R.H. Ross

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Abstract

The addition of SnO2 to the Li/MgO catalyst system has been found to stabilize its catalytic activity for the oxidative coupling of methane, and, when a large amount of SnO2 is added, a new phase, Li 2Mg3SnO6 is identified; pure Li 2Mg3SnO6 is also an active and selective catalyst for the oxidative coupling of methane, and in contrast with Li/MgO, it retains lithium under reaction conditions, thereby suppressing deactivation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1546-1547
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number21
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1992

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