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  • Catalyst and process for converting synthesis gas to liquid motor fuels
    Patent number: 4663355
    Abstract: The addition of an inert metal component, such as gold, silver or copper, to a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising cobalt enables said catalyst to convert synthesis gas to liquid motor fuels at about 240.degree.-370.degree. C. with advantageously reduced selectivity of said cobalt for methane in said conversion. The catalyst composition can advantageously include a support component, such as a molecular sieve, co-catalyst/support component or a combination of such support components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: Peter K. Coughlin