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        Catalytic action of MgO and ZnO on the reaction CO+H₂O→CO₂+H₂ has been determined.  ZnO is much more effective than Mg as a catalyst.  Addition of K₂CO₃ increases the % conversion at 363° from a value of 58.8% with ZnO to 93% with K₂CO₃, while 5% Na₂CO₃ raises the % conversion only to 78%.