PATENTS

1851. ------. [KIMBERLIN, C. N.] (Standard Oil Development Co.). [Hydrocarbons From Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen.] French Patent 961,524, May 12, 1950; appl. filed Feb. 20, 1948. Chem. Zentralb., 1951, I, p. 418.

Fe catalyst is used consisting of Fe oxide in combination with Na- or K-silicates, such as, 86.5% Fe2O3, 13.5% Na2O, 3.25% SiO2. As activating agent Al2O3 or alkali fluoride is used. The catalyst is reduced with H2 at 482°.