Ni-based catalyst for nh3 reforming applications

A catalyst comprising Ni, Ru, and a promoter metal M1, wherein the catalyst displays an Ru:Ni weight ratio in the range of from 0.0001:1 to 0.5:1, wherein the promoter metal M1 is selected from the group consisting of Li, K, Na, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba, including mixtures of two or more thereof, wherein the catalyst further comprises one or more support materials onto which Ni, Ru, and the promoter metal M1 are respectively supported,

• wherein the catalyst displays an Ni:M1 atomic ratio in the range of from 1.5:1 to 10:1,
• wherein the catalyst comprises Ni in an amount in the range of from 10 to 25 wt.-% calculated as the element and based on 100 wt.-% of the catalyst,
• wherein the catalyst comprises Ru in an amount in the range of from 0.3 to 0.8 wt.-% calculated as the element and based on 100 wt.-% of the catalyst, and
• wherein the catalyst comprises the promoter metal M1 in an amount in the range of from 0.5 to 10 wt.-% calculated as the element and based on 100 wt.-% of the catalyst.