Ammonia synthesis catalyst

Multi-promoted iron technology

Product data
Proven catalysis expertise
With over 50 years of catalysis
experience and a reputation for
superior customer service, BASF
is proud to introduce a complete
line of high performing catalyst
technologies for hydrogen and
ammonia production.
From hydrodesulfurization to
steam reforming to ammonia
synthesis, let us show you how our
proven syngas technologies can
make a difference in your
operation.
Cutting-edge catalyst technology
BASF Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst
is a multi-promoted iron catalyst
technology suitable for the
synthesis of ammonia from
hydrogen and nitrogen.
Applications
As the final step of the ammonia
production cycle, hydrogen and
nitrogen are reacted within the
process stream in the presence of a
promoted iron catalyst to produce
ammonia:
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3
Due to their composition and the
wide variety of process conditions
in which they can be used, the
catalysts used in the ammonia
synthesis process must be
carefully formulated.
Features
BASF Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst
is a mature multi-promoted iron
technology that is already in use in
a significant portion of ammonia
production worldwide. Its low
temperature activity makes it
flexible enough to be used in a
wide variety of ammonia synthesis
designs.

Target properties Poison resistance

SG-9801 Even trace amounts of sulfur can
Description Dark gray granules poison most catalysts, but BASF
Composition (wt Fe ≥ 67.0% Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst
provides increased poison
%) FeII+/FeIII+ ≥ 0.5-0.6%
resistance even under conditions
Al2O3 ≥ 2.6%
of plant upset.
Promoter I ≥ 2.1%
Promoter II ≥ 0.6% Thermal & mechanical durability
Promoter III ≥ 0.3% Over time, thermal and physical
Promoter IV < 0.4% deterioration of the catalyst can
3 lead to reduced activity and
Bulk Density 2.7-3.0 kg/liter [170-190 lbs/ft ] increased pressure drop.
2.0-2.3 kg/liter [125-140 lbs/ft3] (pre-reduced)
Size Available in a variety of sizes

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assume that toxicity data and safety measures are indicated or that other measures may not be required.

BF-8498, 02/2007 © 2007 BASF Catalysts LLC

 BASF Ammonia Synthesis
Catalyst’s high crush strength
resists attrition while its unique
formulation provides excellent
thermal durability and thermoshock
resistance.

Packaging
ƒ 100 kg (220 lbs) in 48-liter
ƒ (13-gallon) steel drums
ƒ Pre-reduced: 80 kg (176 lbs) in
48-liter (13-gallon) steel drums

Availability
Commercial quantities are
available directly from BASF by
calling +31.30.66.69.555 and come
in a wide variety of granule sizes
as well as pre-reduced
formulations.

About BASF
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materials science company that
develops technologies to improve
customers’ products and
processes. A Fortune® 500
company, BASF is a world-leading
provider of technologies for
environmental process,
appearance, and performance
applications.

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