The nickel catalyst GIAP-8 is designed for the steam, steam-CO2, and air conversion of gaseous hydrocarbons. It operates at normal pressure and at pressures up to 4 MPa, producing technical hydrogen and process gases. This type of catalyst is typically employed in industrial processes requiring a controlled conversion of hydrocarbon feedstocks into hydrogen-rich gas streams for further synthesis or fuel applications.
Manufactured by MAXAM-CHIRCHIQ in Chirchiq, Uzbekistan, the catalyst is categorized under chemical products. Its primary function supports the production of hydrogen and synthesis gas, which are common intermediates in ammonia, methanol, and petrochemical facilities. The catalyst’s operational parameters make it suitable for standard reforming units where consistent conversion performance is required under moderate pressure conditions.