Method for preparing a catalyst for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde

Process for preparing a catalyst for the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde, comprising reacting iron powder and molybdenum trioxide in a Mo/Fe ratio from 1.5 to 5 in an aqueous suspension at temperatures from 20 to 100° C., and subsequently, optionally simultaneously, oxidizing the mixture with...

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Main Authors Conca, Esterino, Rubini, Carlo, Marchi, Marcello
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.08.2009
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Summary:Process for preparing a catalyst for the oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde, comprising reacting iron powder and molybdenum trioxide in a Mo/Fe ratio from 1.5 to 5 in an aqueous suspension at temperatures from 20 to 100° C., and subsequently, optionally simultaneously, oxidizing the mixture with an oxidizing agent in a quantity equal to, or greater than the quantity required for the oxidation of the ferrous ion to ferric ion and to oxidize the molybdenum to the valence state 6.