3710. SUMERFORD, S. D. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Synthesis of Hydrocarbons. United States Patent 2,497,964, Feb. 21, 1950; appl. filed July 20, 1046, Serial No. 685,012; 1 claim (Cl. 260-449.6). Chem. Abs., vol. 44, 1950, p. 4655.

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3710. SUMERFORD, S. D. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Synthesis of Hydrocarbons. United States Patent 2,497,964, Feb. 21, 1950; appl. filed July 20, 1046, Serial No. 685,012; 1 claim (Cl. 260-449.6). Chem. Abs., vol. 44, 1950, p. 4655.

CO and H₂ are reacted in presence of fluidized finely divided Fe-type catalyst at a temperature 500°-700° F. and a pressure 400-600 p. s. i. An O content of 5-30% by weight is maintained in the catalyst by injecting steam into the reactor. The amount is 0.05-0.8 part by volume of steam per part of H₂ in the total feed. 2 literature refs. and 7 United States patents cited.