Table 3. Temperature dependency over Ce2(WO4)3/CeO2 in the electric fielda.
Furnace temp./K | Ttcb/K | Voltage/kV | CH4 Conv./% | O2 Conv./% | C2 Sel./% | C2 Yield/% | Field intensity/V mm−1 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
423 | 649 | 0.9 | 13.6 | 18.5 | 39.0 | 5.3 | 225 |
673 | 793 | 0.6 | 7.5 | 25.5 | 38.4 | 2.9 | 146 |
873 | 931 | 0.3 | 4.7 | 31.5 | 21.4 | 1.0 | 71 |
aFeed gas, CH4:O2:Ar = 25:15:60 SCCM; input current, 3.0 mA; catalyst weight, 100 mg; furnace temperature, 423, 673, 873 K.
bCatalyst bed temperature measured using a thermocouple.