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Catalysts in Fischer-Tropsch process for producing olefins

US4639431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 1985
Grant dateJan 27, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2523/83
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New catalysts containing a Group VIII metal such as iron, a Group IIB metal, such as zinc, a Group IA alkali metal such as potassium, rubidium and/or cesium, and a lanthanide metal, such as cerium, exhibit improved productivity in synthesis of alpha-olefins from hydrogen rich synthesis gas.

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