Technology Type
- Type
- Methanol Oxidation to Formaldehyde
- Process
- Oxidation
- Abbreviation
- The most important route for the production of Formaldehyde is from Methanol. Methanol is converted into formaldehyde by Catalytic Vapor Phase Oxidation over a Metal Oxide Catalyst. In one variation of the process Methanol is vaporized, mixed with air, and then passed over the Catalyst at 300–600 °C. The Formaldehyde produced is absorbed in Water and then fed to a Fractionating Column. A 37% solution of Formaldehyde in water is removed from the bottom of the Column with some Methanol as a Stabilizer while excess Methanol is taken from the top of the Column and recycled. (From: Mr.Daniel L. Jarvis, in Brydson's Plastics Materials (Eighth Edition), 2017).
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Kokel, Nicolas - Updated
- 11/14/2021 7:36 AM
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| Technology | Owner | |
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Johnson Matthey |
