1568. IPATIEFF, V. N. [Pyrogenic Contact Reactions of Organic Compounds. I, II, III.] Ber. deut. chem. Gesell., vol. 34, 1901, pp. 596-600, 3579-3589; vol. 35, 1902, pp. 1047-1057, 1057-1064; Jour. Chem. Soc., 1901, I, p. 248; 1902, I, p. 4; 1902, II, p. 335.

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1568. IPATIEFF, V. N. [Pyrogenic Contact Reactions of Organic Compounds. I, II, III.] Ber. Deut. Chem. Gesell., vol. 34, 1901, pp. 596-600, 3579-3589; vol. 35, 1902, pp. 1047-1057, 1057-1064; Jour. Chem. Soc., 1901, I, p. 248; 1902, I, p. 4; 1902, II, p. 335.

MeOH is decomposed by heat into trioxymethylene, a decomposition facilitated by Zn, but Fe causes a further decomposition into H₂ and CO. In presence of graphite, MeOH yields considerable quantities of CH₄. When MeOH is passed through a red-hot Fe tube, considerable quantities of HCHO are produced together with combustible gases and about 3% of C. The oxides of Zn, Fe and Cr are classified as dehydrogenation catalysts.