High surface area, small crystallite size catalyst for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
US7585812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2235/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A catalyst for use in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and a method to prepare the catalyst is disclosed. The catalyst of the present invention has a higher surface area, more uniform metal distribution, and smaller metal crystallite size than Fischer-Tropsch catalysts of the prior art.
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