gaz de synthèse

Domaine: chimiechimie organique
Date: 1983

Note :

Gaz de synthèse, gaz à l'eau (CO + H₂).

Terme :

gaz de synthèse n. m.

Terme associé :

gaz à l'eau n. m.

Traductions

anglais
Date : 1983
Définition

A blend of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in varying proportions obtained from coke, natural gas, or other carbonaceous materials, usually by reaction with stream in the presence of air. It contains a considerable percentage of nitrogen.

A mixture of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂) containing small amounts of nitrogen, some carbon dioxide, and various trace impurities prepared for petrochemical synthesizing processes.

Note :

It is used for a number of important synthesis operations, including production of ammonia, methanol, and a wide range of organic compounds.

Termes :
1. synthesis gas
2. syngas