248. ------. [BREDIG, G., AND CARTER, S. R.] [Formic Acid Salts by Catalytic Reduction of Carbonates and Bicarbonates.] German Patent 283,895, Apr. 29, 1915; appl. filed Dec. 23, 1913. Chem. Zentralb., 1915, I. p. 1190.

Patent Abstracts

Bicarbonate or a mixture of carbonates with CO₂ in the presence of catalysts such as Pt metal with or without a carrier substance is treated with H₂ under high pressure with active stirring. Salts of formic acid are obtained up to 75% yield.