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Patent Abstracts

Catalysts for synthesis of alcohols, especially of MeOH, by reaction of CO and H₂ under the influence of heat and pressure, are prepared by depositing soluble salts such as formats of U, W, V, Zu, Be, Cr, or Ti upon a porous support such as pumice, asbestos, charcoal, or activated C.