3824. VESTERDAL, H.G., AND SYKES, H.J. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Synthesis of Hydrocarbons in the Presence of an Iron-Type Catalyst. United States Patent 2,533,017, Dec. 5, 1950; appl. filed Oct. 1, 1947, Serial No. 777,308; 3 claims (Cl. 260-449.6)

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3824. VESTERDAL, H.G., AND SYKES, H.J. (Standard Oil Development Co.). Synthesis of Hydrocarbons in the Presence of an Iron-Type Catalyst. United States Patent 2,533,071, Dec. 5, 1950; appl. filed Oct. 1, 1947, Serial No. 777,308; 3 claims (Cl. 260-449.6).

Synthesis conditions include temperature 550° -750° F., pressure 200-650 p.s.i. H2:CO ratio 0.8-3:1 and catalyst 0.2-1% carbonyl Fe supported on subdivided Zn-alumina spinel containing 0.5-10% K carbonate. The catalyst may be fluidized as a gas velocity of 0.3-3 ft. per sec., with a bed density of 30-100lb. per cu. ft. 1 literature ref. and 5 United States patents cited.