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 1373.    HEAT ENGINEERING.  Hydrogen Manufacture.  Vol. 21, 1946, pp. 30-32.

       Catalytic process is described that produces H₂ or a mixture of H₂ and CO in any ratio desired, from light hydrocarbons, such as natural gas, refinery gas, propane, or butane.  Applicability of the process to synthesis of alcohols and to Fischer-Tropsch process is suggested.  The H₂ produced varies in purity 98.5-99.9%.  Gives simplified flow diagram.