PATENT

3313.  SEELIG, H. S., AND ZISSON, J.  (Standard Oil Co. of Indiana).  Catalyst for Carbon Monoxide-Hydrogen Synthesis.  United States Patent 2,480,341, Aug. 30, 1949; appl. filed Dec. 26, 1947, serial No. 794,120; 4 claims (Cl. 260-449.6).  Chem. Abs, vol. 44, 1950, p.309.

CO-H2 mixture is contacted under synthesis conditions at a temperature 500°-600° F., with an Fe catalyst promoted by FeF3.  The preferred amount of FeF3 and Fe3O4.  7 United States patents cited.