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        Catalyst composed of active C and MgO promotes the conversion of CO+H₂O=CO₂+H₂ at 350°-420° and 12-14 atm. with little tendency to CH₄ formation or other side reactions.  It is insensitive to S, converting organic S compounds into H₂S and destroying NO.  The process is well adapted for producing gases for synthesis of NH₃, MeOH, etc. and for detoxifying town gas.  Working results of 2 installations are summarized.