3969.  ----- [WOODHOUSE, J. C.] (E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.). Methanol Synthesis. British Patent 279,377, Oct. 25, 1926. Chem. Abs., vol. 22, 1928, p. 2756.

Catalysts are prepared by treating a reducible Ni compound such as the hydroxide oxide, nitrate, oxalate or tartrate with H₂ at 300°-950°, preferably 500°-600°, suitable after forming into tablets with a binder such as dextrin. MeOH may be produced from C oxides and H₂ by use of the catalysts at 250°-450° under a pressure of 50 atm. or higher.