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Synthesis gas conversion using ruthenium-promoted cobalt catalyst

US4585798A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1984
Grant dateApr 29, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/75
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen is converted to a liquid hydrocarbon by contacting the synthesis gas under conversion conditions with a supported cobalt-ruthenium catalyst in which the cobalt to ruthenium molar ratio is greater than about 200:1. The catalyst is preferably prepared by using a non-aqueous impregnation solution and using an activation procedure involving reduction, oxidation and reduction.

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