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Shift Catalyst

CO Shift Catalyst Systems

High-temperature iron-chromium and low-temperature copper-zinc-aluminum shift catalysts converting CO and steam into additional hydrogen.

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Catalyst Models
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Shift Stages
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Max Pressure MPa
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Integrated Shift System

Technical Positioning

Sinotech's shift catalyst platform covers high-temperature iron-chromium shift and low-temperature copper-zinc-aluminum shift duty, converting CO and steam into additional hydrogen while reducing CO slip ahead of methanation or PSA purification. Catalyst selection is reviewed against inlet CO concentration, steam ratio, sulfur tolerance and operating temperature window.

Product Architecture

SSC-705

Low-Temperature CO Shift

Process Duty / Loading
Cu-Zn-Al System · Low S/C Operation

Copper-zinc-aluminum low-temperature shift catalyst matching imported-catalyst activity and stability, suited to low steam/gas ratio, short-startup ammonia and hydrogen units.

SSC-720 / SSC-722

High-Temperature CO Shift

Process Duty / Loading
Fe-Cr System · Patented Tableting Process

Iron-chromium high-temperature shift catalyst made by co-precipitation, engineered for improved low-temperature activity, mechanical strength and sulfur resistance.

Process System Logic

Shift Catalyst
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Steam/Gas Ratio
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Inlet CO
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Operating Temperature
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Shift Conversion Performance

Where It Is Used

Technical Control Matrix

AreaTechnical Control FocusIndustrial Relevance
Conversion PerformanceInitial and post-heat-resistance CO conversionDetermines hydrogen yield and downstream load
Operating WindowTemperature, steam/gas ratio, space velocityMatches catalyst stage to plant configuration
Strength & AbrasionCrush strength, low-strength particle ratioSupports bed integrity over catalyst life
Sulfur & Chlorine ToleranceFeed sulfur and chlorine limitsProtects catalyst activity and selectivity

Model Details

Each model in the family, set out by process duty, application and role. Full technical datasheets are available on request.

SSC-705

Low-Temperature CO Shift

Process Duty
Low-temperature CO shift
Application
Large/medium ammonia plants and hydrogen-production units, including low steam/gas-ratio energy-saving designs

SSC-705 is a copper-zinc-aluminum low-temperature shift catalyst with activity, stability and mechanical strength at or above imported-catalyst benchmarks. Low volume shrinkage and a short start-up time make it well suited to large and medium ammonia plants and energy-saving units running at reduced steam/gas ratio.

SSC-720 / SSC-722

High-Temperature CO Shift

Process Duty
High-temperature CO shift
Application
Hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis units

SSC-720 and SSC-722 are iron-chromium high-temperature shift catalysts produced by co-precipitation from ferrous nitrate, using a patented tableting process. Formulation adjustments improve low-temperature activity, mechanical strength and sulfur resistance relative to earlier-generation high-temperature shift catalysts.

How Selection Works

Shift catalyst selection is reviewed against:

Shift stage (high-temperature / low-temperature) Inlet CO concentration Steam/gas ratio Operating temperature window Operating pressure Space velocity Feed sulfur and chlorine tolerance Start-up time requirement Service-life target Pilot/customer trial feedback

Related Technical Pathways

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To support faster and more accurate product discussion, customers may share:

Shift stage required (HT/LT)
Inlet CO concentration and steam ratio
Operating temperature and pressure
Space velocity
Feed sulfur/chlorine level
Current catalyst model (if replacing)
Trial quantity
Destination and packaging requirement
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