Conversion of Ammonium Nitrate into Useful Products

Abstract

The present invention is directed at the conversion of ammonium nitrate and related compounds upon reaction with methane into compounds such as ethyl acetate, ammo­nia, nitrogen and hydrogen. The reaction may proceed within a fluid-solid type reactor. The reaction may be facilitated in the presence of inert or catalytic solids.

Patent Number
11,518,685
Date Of Issue
Inventors

Jimell Erwin; Michael P. Hartmann