PATENTS

2710. PORTER, F. (Atmospheric Nitrogen Corp.). Catalyst for Promoting Reactions of Hydrocarbons With Steam. United States Patent 2,067,729, Jan. 12, 1937. Chem. Abs., vol. 31, 1937, p. 1564.

Catalyst suitable for promoting reactions such as H2 production from CH4 and steam at 500°-900° comprises oxides of Cr and Mo and contains substantially no Ni, Fe, or Co.