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The document describes the process of obtaining formaldehyde from methanol through catalytic oxidation. Methanol is oxidized over a silver catalyst at high temperature, producing a gaseous mixture that contains formaldehyde, methanol, and other by-products. This mixture is cooled and passed through an absorption tower where formaldehyde and methanol dissolve in water, separating from the inert gases. Then, the aqueous solution goes through a distillation tower where...
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