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      1202.  ------.  [I. G. FARBENINDUSTRIE A. G.]  [Conversion of Carbon Monoxide With Hydrogen.]  German Patent Appl. ------, OZ 14,622, filed Mar. 1, 1944.  FIAT Reel 172, frames 595-599; PB 25,616.

            In converting CO with H₂ to oxygenated organic compounds, particularly alcohols, in presence of Fe catalysts, the efficiency of conversion is greatly increased by adding carrying amounts of ZrO₂ to the catalyst as a promoter.  Other metals, such as those from groups 1 and 2 may be added.  A typical catalyst has the following composition:  Fe, 81.7; ZrO₂, 14.9; K₂CO₂, 1.5; Cu, 1.4; MgO, 0.5.  The catalyst may be preferred.  Reduction takes place at 400°-800°.  The 100-250 atm. and 280°-350° and with a synthesis gas containing 1.5-8 parts H₂ to 1 of CO.