Casale and Clariant jointly developed the AmoMax-Casale catalyst,

 Casale and Clariant jointly developed the AmoMax-Casale catalyst, a customized evolution of the AmoMax 10 catalyst, specifically designed for use in Casale ammonia converters and green ammonia production, offering higher activity and efficiency.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the AmoMax-Casale catalyst:

Joint Development:

Casale and Clariant collaborated to develop the AmoMax-Casale catalyst, tailored for use in Casale ammonia converters.

Customized Evolution:

It's a customized version of Clariant's well-known AmoMax 10 catalyst, retaining its superior resistance to aging, poisoning, and mechanical strength.

Enhanced Activity:

AmoMax-Casale boasts significantly higher activity, with an optimized promoter package leading to a larger active surface area and improved diffusion properties.

Efficiency Gains:

This results in a 30% higher efficiency index compared to the wustite-based reference catalyst, allowing for reduced loop pressure and recycle rates, or increased ammonia production.

Green Ammonia Focus:

The catalyst is specifically designed for green ammonia production, utilizing hydrogen derived from water electrolysis with renewable energy and pure nitrogen from an air separation unit.

Awards and Recognition:

The AmoMax-Casale catalyst has been recognized with two awards: The Swiss Chemical Society's Sandmeyer Award 2021 and the ICIS Innovation Award 2020 for "Best Sustainable Process".

Applications:

The catalyst has been selected for multiple green ammonia projects, including a major project in Australia by The Hydrogen Utility.

Sustainability:

By using the AmoMax-Casale catalyst, green ammonia producers can expect maximum yields with minimum operating expenses, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient ammonia production process.

Casale's FlexAMMONIA:

Casale's FlexAMMONIA technology, which utilizes the AmoMax-Casale catalyst, is a cutting-edge solution for large-scale green ammonia synthesis plants, designed with a focus on energy efficiency and reliability.

India's Largest Green Ammonia Complex:

Casale has been chosen as the technology partner for the conversion of two grey ammonia plants into what is set to become the largest green ammonia complex in India, using the AmoMax-Casale catalyst and FlexAMMONIA technology.

Ammonia Synthesis Reaction:

Ammonia is synthesized industrially through the Haber process, which involves reacting a nitrogen molecule with three hydrogen molecules over a bed of catalyst, typically iron-based.

Green Ammonia Production:

Green ammonia is produced from renewable energy, water, and air-captured nitrogen, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ammonia production.

Hydrogen Carrier:

Green ammonia can serve as a highly efficient hydrogen carrier, facilitating the transport of hydrogen over long distances via existing infrastructure.