Catalysts
ShiftMax 120 HCF – WGS water gas shift catalyst
ShiftMax® 120 HCF is an iron oxide-based high-temperature shift (HTS) catalyst in tablet form that catalyzes the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction (H₂O + CO →
Iron oxide catalysts are used in the chemical industry for high-temperature processes such as the water-gas shift reaction (WGSR). They consist primarily of iron oxide (Fe2O3), which acts as the active catalyst, and are frequently combined with chromium oxide (Cr2O3) to enhance mechanical and chemical stability as well as service life.
These catalysts are designed for higher temperatures and are therefore suitable for the first stage of the water-gas shift reaction before further process steps take place at lower temperatures.
A key area of application is hydrogen production, where iron oxide catalysts reduce carbon monoxide content and increase the hydrogen yield. In addition, they are utilized in ammonia synthesis and methanol production, contributing to the efficiency of the respective processes.
ShiftMax® 120 HCF is an iron oxide-based high-temperature shift (HTS) catalyst in tablet form that catalyzes the water-gas shift (WGS) reaction (H₂O + CO →
