441. CORNER, E. S., MCGEE, R. V. J., AND LYNCH, C. S. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Oxygen Carrier for the Oxidation of Gaseous Hydrocarbons. United States Patent 2,507,502, May 16, 1950. Chem. Abs., vol. 44, 1950. p. 7046.

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441. 441. CORNER, E. S., MCGEE, R. V. J., AND LYNCH, C. S. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Oxygen Carrier for the Oxidation of Gaseous Hydrocarbons. United States Patent 2,507,502, May 16, 1950. Chem. Abs., vol. 44, 1950. p. 7046.

Oxidation of gaseous hydrocarbons to CO and H₂ through reaction with metal oxides at 1.600°-2,000° F. is carried out by using an O₂ carrier containing TiO₂ 84-97% by weight and 3-6% of a blend of Fe₂O₃, 80% NiO, 10%; and Cr₂O₃, 10%. For oxidation of CH₄ the carrier should contain 90% TiO₂ with the remainder composed as before. The process is best carried out by fluidized technique, and the composition of the carrier is selected according to its suitability for fluidized operation.