AmoMax®-10 RS

Highly Active Pre-Reduced Catalyst for Ammonia Synthesis

AmoMax® 10RS is a highly active wustite-based ammonia synthesis catalyst, which
is manufactured by reduction and subsequent stabilization of oxidic AmoMax 10.
Pre-reduction not only shortens start-up time, but also decreases the formation of
reduction water during activation. 
AmoMax 10RS is non-pyrophoric at ambient temperatures and can be easily
handled and loaded following our operating constructions.
As with the oxidic form, AmoMax 10RS offers outstanding activity – much higher
than magnetite-based ammonia synthesis catalysts. This significantly increases
ammonia yields and lowers costs, making AmoMax 10RS the optimal choice for the
fertilizer industry.
Registration number : Mixture
Use of the Substance/Mixture : Catalyst for chemical reactions
Company : Süd-Chemie AG
Chemical nature: Mixture of iron/ iron oxide with dissolved potassium oxide, calcium
oxide and aluminium oxide
Composition:
iron oxide ,iron, aluminium oxide , calcium oxide ,dipotassium oxide divanadium
pentaoxide & other confidential components
Health Hazard: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Extinguishing –
Dry powder
Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter
and spread fire
physical and chemical properties
Appearance : granular
Colour : black
Odour : mildammoniacal
Bulk density : 2500 - 2800 Kg/m3
Above 50°C, self-heating (possibly ignition) in contact with air can occur
Hazardous reactions : Spontaneously flammable in air.
Product Composition- Wustite
Size-1.5 to 3.0 mm
Shape- Irregular shape granules with rounded ends
AmoMax®-10
Conventional ammonia synthesis catalysts are made of magnetite (Fe3O4) with a
number of structural and electronic promoters. However, Süd-Chemie now is
manufacturing an ammonia synthesis catalyst on the basis of a nonstoichiometric
ferrous oxide, so-called wustite (Fe1-xO). Wustite has a cubic crystal structure
compared to the spinel-like structure of magnetite. This allows to provide a catalyst
with an improved pore structure, higher surface area and better mechanical
strength. The designation of the novel catalyst is AmoMax10. The catalyst is
supplied in its oxidic form and is also available as pre-reduced and stabilized in air.
Registration number : Mixture
Use: Catalyst for chemical reactions
Chemical nature : Mixture of iron oxide, calcium oxide, aluminium oxide
Health Hazard- Risk of serious damage to eyes
Respiratory Protection: Half mask with a particle filter P2
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant protective gloves
Eye protection : Safety glasses
Physical and chemical properties
Appearance : granular
Colour : blackmetallic
Odour : none
Melting point : > 1300 °C
Density : 3 g/cm3
Bulk density : 3000 - 3500 Kg/m3