CONVERSION OF METHANOL OVER METAL ION EXCHANGED FORMS OF FLUOR TETRA SILISIC MICA

Abstract

Abstract The catalytic activities of metal ion exchanged form of fluor tetra silisic mica (Me-TSM) were tested for the conversion of methanol. Although Na- and H-TSM have no activities, some Me-TSM’s show characteristic activities. Ti-TSM exclusively catalyzes the dehydration reaction like an acid catalyst. Cu-TSM dehydrogenates methanol to produce methyl formate selectively.