The methane and steam are passed over a catalyst in the primary reformer. What is the catalyst made of?

Iron

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Nickel

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Vanadium oxide

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is B
Nickel

Steam reforming is a method for producing hydrogen, carbon monoxide, or other useful products from hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas.
At high temperatures (700 – 1100 °C) and in the presence of a metal-based catalyst (nickel), steam reacts with methane to yield carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
CH₄ + H₂O ⇌ CO + 3 H₂

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