Steam ((top)) | Cracked

H2O (steam) → H2 (hydrogen) + 1/2 O2 (oxygen)

However, in the presence of a catalyst and at high temperatures, the oxygen produced reacts with carbon-based materials, such as methane or coal, to produce carbon monoxide: cracked steam

CO2 (carbon dioxide) + H2 (hydrogen) → CO (carbon monoxide) + H2O (steam) H2O (steam) → H2 (hydrogen) + 1/2 O2

In conclusion, cracked steam, or synthesis gas, is a versatile gas mixture with a wide range of applications across various industries. While there are challenges associated with its production and use, ongoing research and development aim to improve the efficiency, scalability, and sustainability of cracked steam production. This process is known as steam cracking

Cracked steam, also known as cracked gas or synthesis gas, is a mixture of gases produced by the thermal decomposition of steam (H2O) into its component elements, hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2), and carbon monoxide (CO). This process is known as steam cracking.