Claims
- 1. A method for converting methane to higher hydrocarbon products which comprises contacting at a temperature within the range of about 500.degree. to 1000.degree. C. a gas comprising methane with a solid comprising:
- (a) a reducible oxide of Mn,
- (b) at least one alkali metal or compound thereof, and
- (c) at least one member of the group consisting of oxides of Ti, mixed oxides of Ti and Si, mixed oxides of Ti and at least one alkaline earth metal.
- 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the amount of Mn present in said solid is about 1 to about 40 wt. %, based on the combined weight of Mn and component (c).
- 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the atomic ratio of alkali metal:Mn in said solid is within the range of about 0.01 to 10:1.
Parent Case Info
This is a division of application Ser. No. 683,123, abandoned, filed Dec. 18, 1984.
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