Reactions of CXHY on Na2WO4/Mn/SiO2 in temperature programmed methods were studied.
CH4 is converted into C2 and COX, while C2H6 is oxidized to C2H4 by two mechanisms.
Dynamic experiments support a MvK mechanism for the OCM on Na2WO4/Mn/SiO2.
Calculated EA for selective CH4 activation, by strongly bound O*, is 275 kJ/mole.
Partial pressure variation experiments show linear correlation for CH4 activation.