1863. ------. [KITA, G.] [Iron Catalyst for the Gasoline Synthesis.] Italian Patent 373,833, May 22, 1939, Chem. Zentralb., 1940, II, p. 2986.

Hydroxides or carbonates of Fe and Cu are precipitated from solution on kieselguhr by means of alkali (K₂CO₃) and then converted simultaneously or separately with a small amount of alkali (KOH) and boric acid or its salts. It can previously be activated with Mn or Al₂O₃. The catalyst can be reduced at synthesis temperature (225°-250°) and produces high yields of gasoline of over 120 cc. per m.³ of synthesis gas.