Cracked Steam [top] May 2026

Cracked steam is typically produced through a process called steam reforming, where high-temperature steam is passed over a catalyst, usually a metal oxide, to facilitate the decomposition reaction. The reaction is endothermic, meaning it absorbs heat energy, and requires temperatures above 700°C (1,300°F).

The steam reforming reaction is as follows: cracked steam

H2O (steam) → H2 (hydrogen) + 1/2 O2 (oxygen) Cracked steam is typically produced through a process

CO2 (carbon dioxide) + H2 (hydrogen) → CO (carbon monoxide) + H2O (steam) usually a metal oxide