A series of Ni modified hexaaluminates LaNi y Al 12- y O 19- δ ( y =0 3, 0 6, 0 9, 1 0) were prepared by decomposition of nitrates and calcination at high temperature. The crystalline structure and catalytic properties for CO 2 reforming of methane to synthesis gas were investigated by using XRD, XPS, TPR and TGA techniques. The results showed that a pure hexaaluminate LaNi y Al 12- y O 19- δ phase is formed only when y value is in 0< y ≤1. The reduced hexaaluminates LaNi y Al 12- y O 19- δ exhibit significant catalytic activity and stability for the reaction of CO 2 reforming of methane to synthesis gas at 780 ℃, and no deactivation resulting from carbon deposition is found. In the meantime, the catalytic activity is obviously affected by the modifier Ni in the hexaaluminate lattices. Under the same reaction conditions, the conversion of CH 4 and CO 2 increase with increase in the amount ( y value) of the modifier Ni.
