Catal. Perf.

Catalyst

Reaction Temperature (˚C)

250

300

350

400

450

500

Conversion (%)

Ni-Mo/Al₂O₃

1.2

2.3

5.3

10.7

17.4

22.3

Mo₂C/Al₂O₃

0.3

1.0

4.1

10.6

18.7

26.5

Ni-Mo₂C/Al₂O₃

1.8

7.5

13.8

20.9

25.1

27.3

CH₄ Selectivity (%)

Ni-Mo/Al₂O₃

0.6

9.4

10.0

12.6

13.2

11.8

Mo₂C/Al₂O₃

5.0

8.4

5.9

3.0

1.5

0.5

Ni-Mo₂C/Al₂O₃

98.2

98.2

98.1

97.3

94.6

86.3