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Process for producing aromatic hydrocarbons from carbon monoxide and water

US4565831A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1983
Grant dateJan 21, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2527/25
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is described using novel thallium-promoted iron catalysts in CO hydrogenation with steam. Mixtures of CO and steam are converted to liquid C.sub.6 -C.sub.13 hydrocarbons containing substantial amounts of C.sub.6 -C.sub.13 aromatics.

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