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Patent Abstracts

A catalyst for the water-gas reaction consists of an Fe compound, such as Fe(OH)₃, and activating alkali metal compound, for example K₂CO₃, and a H₂O-eliminating binder, such as cement. The Fe compound and the binder are loosely mixed and shaped into spheres without pressure, for example in a revolving drum. The activator may be mixed with the other ingredients but preferably part of it is applied in solution as an impregnating agent after shaping.