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Promoted Fischer-Tropsch catalysts

US8143186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2005
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S502/524
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst composition comprising cobalt as an active catalytic element and a lesser amount of nickel as a promoter supported on a metal oxide support. The support may comprise alumina, silica, silica-alumina, zeolite, zirconia, magnesia or titania. The amount of nickel is preferably less than 50 wt %, relative to the amount of cobalt.

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