1984. ---------------. [KREULEN, D. J. W.] [The Chemism of the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis.] Chem. en Pharm. Tech., vol. 3, No. 12, 1948, pp. 205-206; Chim. et ind., vol. 61, No. 2, 1949, p. 151.

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1984. ---------------. [KREULEN, D. J. W.] [The Chemism of the Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis.] Chem. en Pharm. Tech., vol. 3, No. 12, 1948, pp. 205-206; Chim. et Ind., vol. 61, No. 2, 1949, p. 151.

Standard catalyst for this synthesis is composed of Co:Th:Mg:kieselguhr in the proportion of 100:5:8:200. The Th may be omitted and the quantity of Mg decreased. The kieselguhr has a double role; it insures a very fine division of the Co and renders the catalyst porous. It is very improbable that Co carbide is formed as an intermediate product. The mechanism of the polymerization reaction has not yet been clarified.