Nanotechnology Firm in Iran Produces Alumina Powder Used as Catalyst
Researchers at ‘Ardakan Industrial Ceramics Company (A.I.C)’ have succeeded in making the product which is an activated aluminium oxide catalyst modified by a metallic dopant. It can be used in the Claus process regardless the amount of oxygen present in the atmosphere.
Exploitation of nanotechnology in the structure of the product has resulted in reduction of excessive oxygen content in the Claus process and prevention of catalyst inactivation.
The product can be used as a catalyst in the Claus process.
Earlier this month, the company had also utilized ceramic nanoparticles to produce a sulfur recovery catalyst used in oil and gas installations.
‘Ardakan Industrial Ceramics Company (A.I.C)’ manufactured the product which is a sulfur recovery catalyst composed of spherical ceramic nanoparticles with a high specific surface area, enjoying favorable durability in acidic and oxidant media. It is used to convert COS and CS2 compounds to H2S in the Claus process.
The application of this type of nanostructured catalyst has increased efficiency in the Claus process.
The catalyst can be used in natural gas companies, oil refining companies and coke factories.
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