Side Reactions
This reaction is very exothermic. The change of Enthalpy of this reaction is equal to -481.06 kJ. The heat provided by the main reaction serves as a catalyst for other side reactions.
- CH4 + H2O → CO + 3 H2
- 2 CH4 + 3 O2 → 2 CO + 4 H2O
- 4 NH3 + 3 O2 → 2 N2 + 6 H2O
This side reactions can be reduced by only short exposures to the catalyst.
The process is based on a reaction that was discovered by Leonid Andrussow in 1927. In the following years he developed the process that is named after him. HCN is also produced in the BMA process.
Read more about this topic: Andrussow Process
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