Methanol Production Flashcards
1
Q
Reaction for methanol production
A
CO(g) + 2H2(g) <—> CH3OH(g)
2
Q
Is methanol production exothermic or endothermic?
A
Exothermic
3
Q
Uses of methanol
A
Make terylene & perspex
Chemical feedstock
4
Q
Catalyst for methanol production
A
Copper
5
Q
Raw materials
A
Reacting methane or propane with steam
6
Q
Starting mixture
A
Synthesis gas
7
Q
Conditions to maximise yield
A
High pressure
Low temperature
8
Q
Temperature
A
500K
9
Q
Pressure(Pa)
A
10000Pa
10
Q
Why high pressure? equilibrium
A
Favors side with fewer molecules which is product side which has 1 molecule
11
Q
Why low temperature?
A
So reaction stays in exothermic direction
12
Q
Is methanol production reversible?
A
Yes
