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       Data on the decomposition of MeOH by CuO-ZnO catalysts at atmospheric pressure have been correlated with experiments on MeOH synthesis at 204 atm., the same catalysts being used.  The curves for “% of decomposed MeOH appearing as CO” vs. “composition of catalyst” are of the same shape as those representing “% of CO converted to MeOH” plotted against the same abscissas.  Conclusion:  The atmospheric pressure decomposition method of testing is eminently fitted for studies of the activity of catalysts for the MeOH synthesis from water gas at high pressure.