Primary Steam Reforming Catalyst (hydrogen production, gas synthesis)is a Rare Earth (REO) promoted nickel oxide catalyst suitable for the production of syngas

Features
Primary Steam Reforming Catalyst is based on the proven combination of a nickel oxide catalyst on a calcium/alumina base. However, through careful control of geometry and composition and the addition of a Rare Earth promoter, a number of performance improvements are achieved.

Low pressure drop

Increased pressure drop across the steam reformer can lead directly to higher operating costs. BASF Primary Steam Reforming Catalyst’s unique 6-hole shape offers a larger void fraction and is designed to provide a low pressure drop

Description
Gray 6-holed domed cylinder
Support type
Rare earth promoted calcium aluminate
Composition (wt %)
NiO = 16.5% CaO = 6.0% REO = 3.0%
AlO23 = balance
Si < 0.1%
Bulk density
0.95 kg / liter [60 lb / ft3]
Size∅ 16 mm X 16 mm [∅ 5/8 in X 5/8 in] ∅ 16 mm X 9 mm [∅ 5/8 in X 3/8 in]
Figure 1: Improved domed cylinder with 6-hole design offers maximized surface area with reduced pressure drop.
Inner hole ∅ 3.5 mm [∅ 1/8 in]
Crush strength
400 N/cm [228 lb / in]