1850. ------. [KIMBERLIN, C.N.] (Standard Oil Development Co.). Hydrocarbon Synthesis Catalyst. United States Patent 2,550,416, Apr. 24, 1951; appl. filed May 21, 1946, Serial No. 671,415, divided and this appl, filed Mar. 20, 1947, Serial No. 736,116; 2 claims (Cl. 252-441).

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1850. ------. [KIMBERLIN, C. N.] (Standard Oil Development Co.). Hydrocarbon Synthesis Catalyst. United States Patent 2,550,416, Apr. 24, 1951; appl. filed May 21, 1946, Serial No. 671,415, divided and this appl. filed Mar. 20, 1947, Serial No. 736,116; 2 claims (Cl. 252-441).

Reduced Fe catalyst adapted to fluid type operation is prepared by bonding Fe oxide with an alkali-metal silicate, heating at 1,100°-1,600° F., further reducing until the Fe oxide has become completely converted to the metallic state, and grinding to an average particle size. A promotional amount of an alkali metal fluoride may also be added. 9 United States patents cited.