3208.     ---------------.  [SMITH, D. F.]  [Reply to the Criticism of Hans Tropsch of My Paper on the Equilibrium Conditions for Formation of Hydrocarbons and Alcohols From Water Gas.]  Brennstoff-Chem., vol. 9, 1928, pp. 248-249; Chem. Abs., vol. 22, 1928, p. 4773.

        Polemical, dealing with equilibrium constants calculated by Smith and Tropsch (abs. 3206 and 3449).  Smith’s conclusions “at all temperatures in increasing measure it is easier to obtain the higher hydrocarbons from water gas” is attacked by Tropsch.  Smith further explains his data, and Tropsch adds further comment.