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Catalytic process for the production of hydrocarbons from syngas

US4440875A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1982
Grant dateApr 3, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/04
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the production of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas in which the gas is passed at elevated pressure and temperature over a catalyst consisting of zirconium oxide promoted with at least one alkali metal compound. Preferably the zirconium oxide has a specific surface area in the range from 20 to 500 m.sup.2 /g and the alkali metal compound is potassium oxide. A major part of the product consists of butene.

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