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The influence of the sodium compound anion-the promoter of the CaO/magnesiumaluminium spinel system-on the activity and selectivity in oxidative coupling of methane has been studied. It is found that the catalysts show optimal properties when the sodium compound of a weak acid is used.
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Machocki, A. Influence of the anion of promoting sodium compounds on the activity and selectivity in oxidative coupling of methane. Catal Lett 9, 97–101 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00769087
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