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Conversion of hydrogen and carbon monoxide into C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 range hydrocarbons

US4172842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1977
Grant dateOct 30, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 29, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/78
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for conversion of hydrogen and carbon monoxide into hydrocarbons in the presence of an ebullient bed of catalyst comprising reduced iron oxide promoted with potassium equivalent to 2-10 pounds potassium carbonate per 1000 pounds iron oxide catalyst, and having an average particle size in the range of 100-1000 microns, wherein the catalyst is chlorided for increasing the yield of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 range hydrocarbons.

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