How is Methane Produced from Hydrogen?

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The discussion centers on the chemical processes involved in producing methane from hydrogen, exploring the necessary catalysts and equipment. It touches on theoretical and practical aspects of the conversion process.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the chemistry of producing methane from hydrogen and requests information on catalysts and equipment needed.
  • Another participant questions the intent behind producing methane from hydrogen, suggesting a possible misunderstanding of the process.
  • A different participant references gasification methods used to make gasoline from coal, implying that similar techniques may be relevant to methane production.
  • Another participant proposes a reaction involving hydrogen and CO2, mentioning the water gas shift reaction and the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis as potential pathways for methane production.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility and intent of producing methane from hydrogen, indicating that multiple perspectives exist without a clear consensus.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the reactions and processes involved may be missing, and the discussion does not resolve the specifics of the catalysts or equipment required.

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Puting aside politics and energy considerations, what is the chemistry of producing Methane from Hydrogen? What catalyst or special equipment would be needed? Thanks
 
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Are you sure you want to produce methane from hydrogen, and not the opposite?!
 
Check making gasoline from coal (gasification), while that's not exactly the same, similar methods apply.
 
One could take hydrogen and CO2 and react it in the following manner (search "water gas shift"):

CO + H2O <---> CO2 + H2

and combine it in the following sequence (search "Fischer-Tropsch"):

(2n+1)H2 + nCO → CnH(2n+2) + nH2O
 

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