PRODUCTION OF Cu/Zn/Al-CATALYSTS VIA FORMATE ROUTE Russian patent published in 2009 - IPC B01J23/80 B01J21/04 B01J37/03 C01B3/16 C01B3/32 C07C29/154 

FIELD: chemistry.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a method of producing Cu/Zn/Al catalysts, to a catalyst produced using this method, as well as to its use in methanol synthesis, methanol reforming and for low-temperature conversion of carbon monoxide. A method is described for preparing Cu/Zn/Al catalysts, involving preparation of a first aqueous solution which contains at least copper formate and zinc formate, preparation of a second solution which contains a precipitation agent, wherein the first and/or second solution contains an aluminium hydroxide sol/gel mixture, combining both solutions, separating the obtained precipitate from the aqueous phase which forms waste water, washing the precipitate until an alkali content, based on a catalyst which calcined at 600°C, of not less than 500 parts per million is attained, and drying. A catalyst prepared using this method is described, and its use in methanol synthesis, methanol reforming and conversion of carbon monoxide.

EFFECT: simpler technology of producing catalyst and increased activity of the catalyst.

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