Abstract: A process for producing methanol which comprises the following consecutive steps:Step 1: Preparing a novel catalytic system by combining (a) a nickel (b) a hydride of an alkali metal or of an alkaline earth metal, and (c) an ester of formic acid which originates from an external source, and allowing the combined components (a), (b) and (c) to react; andStep 2: Contacting a gaseous mixture of CO and H.sub.2 with the catalytic system prepared in step 1.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of methanol by contacting CO and H.sub.2 with a novel catalytic system formed by combining (a) a nickel salt of a carboxylic acid having a pK.sub.a >4.76, (b) an alcohol, and (c) a hydride of an alkali metal or of an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of methanol by contacting CO and H.sub.2 with a novel catalytic system formed by combining (a) a nickel salt having a pK.sub.a <4.70, (b) an alcohol, and (c) a hydride of an alkali metal or of an alkaline earth metal.

Abstract: Improved process for the catalytic gas phase preparation of low molecular weight (C.sub.2-6) olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of H.sub.2 and CO, the improvement consisting of contacting and reacting a mixture of H.sub.2 and CO, at a H.sub.2 /CO molar ratio within the range 0.3 to 1.5, at a space velocity of 1 to 100 minutes.sup.-1, at a pressure of 1 to 2000 psia (6.894 kPa to 13.788 MPa), at a temperature within the range 200.degree. to 400.degree. C., in the presence of the catalyst of the empirical formula AB.sub.1-a Fe.sub.a O.sub.3, wherein A, B and a are defined herein, for example, LaFeO.sub.3.

Abstract: Mixed alcohols are produced from carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases using an easily prepared catalyst/co-catalyst metal catalyst. The catalyst metals are molybdenum, tungsten or rhenium. The co-catalyst metals are cobalt, nickel or iron. The catalyst is promoted with a Fischer-Tropsch promoter like an alkali or alkaline earth series metal or a smaller amount of thorium and is further treated by sulfiding. The composition of the mixed alcohols fraction can be selected by selecting the extent of intimate contact among the catalytic components.

Abstract: A composition for use after reduction activation as a catalyst in the conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbons, the composition having formula: Ru.sub.a A.sub.b CeO.sub.

Abstract: A process for forming an alcohol fraction boiling in the range of motor gasoline that is enriched in higher alcohols, comprises contacting a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and a lower alkanol with a catalyst comprising:(1) a first component comprising molybdenum, tungsten or a mixture thereof in free or combined form;(2) a second component comprising an alkali or alkaline earth element or a mixture thereof in free or combined form;(3) an optional third component comprising cobalt, nickel or iron or a mixture thereof in free or combined form; and(4) an optional fourth component comprising a support,under conditions sufficient to convert at least some of the one or more lower alcohols to higher alcohols.

Abstract: A method for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols from the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a zeolite-containing heavy metal catalyst under carbon monoxide-hydrogenation conditions in which said catalysts comprises a zeolite support, at least one heavy metal oxide selected from the group of oxides consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, optionally, a heavy metal oxide from the group of elements consisting of cobalt, iron and nickel and an alkali or alkaline earth promoter which has been treated with a nitrogen-containing compound, or a thermally stable derivative thereof is provided. A method for preparing zeolite-containing catalysts by treating with volatile metal complexes at high pressure is also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing methanol which comprises the following consecutive steps:Step 1: Preparing a novel catalytic system by combining (a) a nickel (b) a hydride of an alkali metal or of an alkaline earth metal, and (c) an ester of formic acid which originates from an external source, and allowing the combined components (a), (b) and (c) to react; andStep 2: Contacting a gaseous mixture of CO and H.sub.2 with the catalytic system prepared in step 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a promoted finely divided or supported iron carbide-based catalyst which is produced by a gas phase pyrolytic decomposition reaction driven by a laser and the use of such a catalyst to produce various heavier hydrocarbons from CO and H.sub.2.

Abstract: A method for preparing a mixture of lower aliphatic alcohols from the reaction of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a sulfide-containing heavy metal catalyst under carbon monoxide-hydrogenation conditions in which said catalyst comprises at least one sulfided heavy metal element selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, and an alkali or alkaline earth promoter which has been treated with a nitrogen-containing compound, or a thermally stable derivative thereof is provided.

Abstract: A composition for use after reductive activation as a catalyst for the conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbons having a carbon number greater than one, which composition has the formula:Ru.sub.a A.sub.b CeO.sub.xwhereinA is an alkali metal,x is a number such that the valence requirements of the other elements for oxygen is satisfied,a is greater than zero and less than 1% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition,b is in the range from zero to 10% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition, andCe and O constitute the remainder of the composition,is produced by the process comprising the steps of:(A) bringing together in solution soluble salts of the metals ruthenium and cerium and a precipitant comprising a carbonate and/or bicarbonate and/or a hydroxide of an alkali metal or ammonium under conditions whereby there is formed a precipitate comprising ruthenium and cerium in the form of compounds thermally decomposable to their oxides, and(B) recovering the precipitate obtained in step (A).

Abstract: A composition for use after reductive activation as a catalyst in the conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbons of carbon number greater than one, which composition before reductive activation has the formula:Ru.sub.a.A.sub.b.XO.sub.x (I)whereinA is an alkali metal,X is a rare earth metal,a is greater than zero and up to 5% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition,b is in the range from zero to 5% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition,x is a number such that the valence requirements of the other elements for oxygen is satisfied, and subject to the requirements of x, X constitutes the remainder of the composition,is produced by the steps of:(A) bringing together at a temperature below 50.degree. C.

Abstract: A process for producing hydrocarbons which comprises bringing a gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide into contact with a catalyst comprising manganese oxide, alkali metal, sulfur, and ruthenium to produce hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbons formed are rich in olefins. When a catalyst prepared by combining the above described catalyst with crystalline zeolite is used, the hydrocarbons formed becomes rich in liquid hydrocarbons, particularly, a gasoline fraction.

Abstract: New Fischer-Tropsch catalysts containing a Lanthanide Group element, such as cerium, exhibit improved activity over conventional catalysts and exhibit a reversal in the olefin/paraffin ratio of low molecular weight hydrocarbons. The catalyst comprises:(a) a Group VIII metal oxide;(b) a Group IIB metal oxide;(c) a Group IVB and/or VIIB metal oxide;(d) a Group IA metal oxide; and,(e) a Lanthanide group metal oxide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline silicate useful as a catalyst for various organic reactions such as polymerization of organic compounds, alkylation, isomerization, disproportionation and the like, which has a chemical composition represented by the general formula in the terms of mole ratios of oxides under dehydrated state,(0.1-2)R.sub.2/n O. [aLa.sub.2 O.sub.3.bCe.sub.2 O.sub.3 ].ySiO.sub.2in which R is at least one mono- or divalent cation, n is the valence of R, M is at least one trivalent transition metal ion and/or aluminum ion, and a+b=1, a.gtoreq.0, b.gtoreq.0, and y.gtoreq.12.

Abstract: A catalyst useful for producing substantially C.sup.2 + alkane hydrocarbons from mixtures of CO and H.sub.2 which comprises a mixture of iron carbide and ilmenite supported on titania wherein the ratio of the iron present in the supported iron carbide and ilmenite, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, to the surface area of the titania support ranges from about 2.times.10.sup.-3 to 25.times.10.sup.-3 grams per square meter.

Abstract: A composition for use after reductive activation as a catalyst for the conversion of synthesis gas to hydrocarbons having a carbon number greater than one, which composition has the formula:Ru.sub.a A.sub.b CeO.sub.xwhereinA is an alkali metal,x is a number such that the valence requirements of the other elements for oxygen is satisfied,a is greater than zero and less than 1% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition,b is in the range from zero to 10% w/w, based on the total weight of the composition, andCe and O constitute the remainder of the composition,is produced by the process comprising the steps of:(A) bringing together in solution soluble salts of the metals ruthenium and cerium and a precipitant comprising a carbonate and/or bicarbonate and/or a hydroxide of an alkali metal or ammonium under conditions whereby there is formed a precipitate comprising ruthenium and cerium in the form of compounds thermally decomposable to their oxides, and(B) recovering the precipitate obtained in step (A).

Abstract: Single phase, unsupported, Group IA or IIA metal salt promoted manganese-containing iron spinel catalysts, having Fe:Mn atomic ratios of 2:1 or above, have been found to be highly active for the selective conversion of CO/H.sub.2 to alpha olefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a finely divided iron carbide-based catalyst which is produced by a gas phase pyrolytic decomposition reaction driven by a laser. The catalysts may be used to produce various hydrocarbons, including olefins, from CO and H.sub.2.

Abstract: This invention relates to a promoted finely divided or supported iron carbide-based catalyst which is produced by a gas phase pyrolytic decomposition reaction driven by a laser and the use of such a catalyst to produce various heavier hydrocarbons from CO and H.sub.2.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising iron co-deposited with or deposited on particles comprising a mixture of zirconia and titania, preferably formed by co-precipitation of compounds convertible to zirconia and titania, such as zirconium and titanium alkoxide. The invention also comprises the method of making this catalyst and an improved Fischer-Tropsch reaction process in which the catalyst is utilized.

Abstract: A multi-stage catalyst system is disclosed for the production of waxes in a Fischer-Tropsch process while producing relatively low quantities of methane. A first catalyst converts CO and H.sub.2 into olefins, while a second catalyst converts the olefin, additional hydrogen and CO into higher molecular weight paraffin.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst comprising iron co-deposited with or deposited on particles comprising a mixture of zirconia and titania, preferably formed by co-precipitation of compounds convertible to zirconia and titania, such as zirconium and titanium alkoxide. The invention also comprises the method of making this catalyst and an improved Fischer-Tropsch reaction process in which the catalyst is utilized.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch catalyst is prepared using a solvated metal atom technique. The thus formed catalyst is active for the conversion of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to hydrocarbons though it contains less than about 5% metal by weight of the catalyst.

Abstract: A catalyst and process useful at low temperatures (below about 160.degree. C.) and preferably in the range 80.degree.-120.degree. C. used in the production of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen is disclosed. The catalyst is used in slurry form and comprises a complex reducing agent derived from the component structure NaH--RONa--M(OAc).sub.2 where M is selected from the group consisting of Ni, Pd, and Co and R is a lower alkyl group containing 1-6 carbon atoms. This catalyst is preferably used alone but is also effective in combination with a metal carbonyl of a group VI (Mo, Cr, W) metal. The preferred catalyst precursor is Nic (where M=Ni and R=tertiary amyl). Mo(CO).sub.6 is the preferred metal carbonyl if such component is used. The catalyst is subjected to a conditioning or activating step under temperature and pressure, similar to the parameters given above, to afford the active catalyst.

Abstract: Synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen is converted to C.sub.5.sup.+ hydrocarbons suitable for use as liquid motor fuels by contact with a dual catalyst system capable of enhancing the selectivity of said conversion to motor fuel range hydrocarbons and the quality of the resulting motor fuel product. The catalyst composition employs a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, together with a co-catalyst/support component comprising SAPO silicoaluminophosphate, non-zeolitic molecular sieve catalyst.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising iron carbide on a surface modified titania support wherein said support comprises a surface modifying oxide of tantalum, niobium, vanadium and mixtures thereof supported on said titania wherein at least a portion of said surface modifying oxide is in a non-crystalline form. These catalysts are useful for Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis reactions. Preferably, at least about 25 wt. % of said surface modifying oxide will be in a non-crystalline form.

Abstract: A process for removing catalyst fines from the wax product produced in a slurry Fischer-Tropsch reactor comprises removing the wax product from the reactor and separating the catalyst fines by passing the wax product through a high gradient magnetic field, whereby the catalyst fines are held by a magnetized filter element and the wax product passes through unhindered to form a purified wax product which is ready for upgrading. The separated catalyst fines are returned to the reactor by backwashing the filter element.

Abstract: There is disclosed a resin-metal (complex) catalyst, a method for its preparation, activation and use in carrying out Fischer-Tropsch reactions. The complex is a resin which has attached to it a coordination compound(s) and a metal(s). The complex has utility as a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst. More specifically, the complex is useful for the gaseous conversion of synthesis gas (carbon monoxide and hydrogen) to hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for converting synthesis gas to hydrocarbon fuels in the C.sub.5 -C.sub.24 (gasoline and distillate) range. The conversion proceeds with minimal formation of by-product fractions. The conversion is accomplished with a low nitrogen content iron catalyst intimately mixed with a selected zeolite.

Abstract: Substantially C.sub.2 + alkane hydrocarbons are produced from mixtures of CO and H.sub.2 by contacting same, at elevated temperature, with a catalyst comprising a mixture of iron carbide and ilmenite supported on titania wherein the ratio of the iron present in said supported iron carbide and ilmenite, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, to the surface area of the titania support ranges from about 2.times.10.sup.-3 to 25.times.10.sup.-3 grams per square meter.

Abstract: A catalyst composition of use in the production of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas comprises the essential metals(a) at least one of iron, cobalt, nickel and ruthenium, and(b) at least one of lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesiumsupported on silicate, as described and claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,061,724, the metals [(A)+(b)] being present on the silicalite support in an amount in the range from 0.5 to 15% by weight. The catalyst composition may be modified by addition of the hydrogen form of a crystalline zeolite having the composition expressed as mole ratios of oxides:0.9.+-.0.2M.sub.2 /.sub.n O:W.sub.2 O.sub.3 :20 to 50 YO.sub.2 :zH.sub.2 Owherein M is at least one cation, n is the valence thereof, W is aluminum and/or gallium, Y is silicon and/or germanium and z has a value of 0 to 40, said zeolite being characterized by an XRD pattern which is substantially that of an MFI-type zeolite.

Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for use in the production of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises as essential elements:(a) cobalt(b) one or more of copper, silver, gallium, zirconium, zinc and thorium(c) one or more of palladium, platinum and nickel, and(d) one or more alkali metals,in the atomic ratio of component (a): component (b): component (c) of 100:1 to 400:1 to 500, the alkali metal or metals forming up to 5% by weight of the composition. A suitable catalyst composition has the empirical formula:.sup.(a) 100 .sup.(b) 1 to 400 .sup.(c) 1 to 500 .sup.(d) x.sup.Oywherein (a), (b), (c) and (d) are as above, the value of x is such that (d) forms up to 5% by weight of the composition and y is a number such that the valence requirements of the other elements for oxygen is satisfied.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising a medium to large port zeolite modified by the oxide or acid of an element selected from the group consisting of Group IIIA to VIIA elements and, a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst wherein the ratio of zeolite to Fischer-Tropsch component is from about 0.1 to 50:1 can be employed to produce fuel grade saturated gaseous hydrocarbons from synthesis gas. A process is employed which includes the step of contacting synthesis gas over the foregoing catalyst at a reaction temperature of from about 100.degree. C. to 500.degree. C. and at a pressure of from about one atmosphere (0.1 MPa) to about 200 atmospheres (20 MPa) and at a gas hourly space velocity of from about 10 to 100,000. A method is also provided for the preparation of the combination catalyst. The catalyst and process for its use results in a small liquid aromatic product also being formed which is suitable for forming gasoline. Olefins and oxygenates are essentially eliminated.

Abstract: A process is described using novel thallium-promoted iron catalysts in CO hydrogenation with steam. Mixtures of CO and steam are converted to liquid C.sub.6 -C.sub.13 hydrocarbons containing substantial amounts of C.sub.6 -C.sub.13 aromatics.

Abstract: A process for producing a mixed alcohol by contacting a synthesis gas with a catalyst, wherein the catalyst is a solid substance prepared by:calcining a mixture of (A) a zinc compound, (B) a compound of at least one metal selected from iron, cobalt, and nickel, and (C) a compound of at least one metal selected from the metals belonging to Groups II-VII of the Periodic Table;impregnating the above-calcined product with (D) an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound;calcining the resulting mixture; andreducing the thus-calcined product.The selectivity of the mixed alcohol is high in the process of the present invention. This is one of the advantages of the present invention. Furthermore, the proportion of alcohols other than methanol in the mixed alcohol is relatively high, and thus the mixed alcohol is suitable for use as an alcohol component to be compounded to gasoline.

Abstract: A process for the production of unsaturated hydrocarbons by the catalytic hydrogenation of carbon monoxide is disclosed wherein the reaction takes place in the presence of a catalyst containing an oxide of a first metal selected from the transition metals of Group IV and a second metal selected from Group VIII of the periodic table. The reaction takes place at a reaction temperature of between about 250.degree. C. and 350.degree. C. and a reaction pressure of between about 10 and 30 bar.

Abstract: Catalysts comprising iron carbide on a surface modified titania support wherein said support comprises a surface modifying oxide of tantalum, niobium, vanadium and mixtures thereof supported on said titania wherein at least a portion of said surface modifying oxide is in a non-crystalline form. These catalysts are useful for Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis reactions. Preferably, at least about 25 wt. % of said surface modifying oxide will be in a non-crystalline form.

Abstract: Contacting a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide with an intimate mixture of a carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide reducing catalyst such as a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, and a catalyst carrier comprising a metal oxide having a very narrow pore size distribution in the micropores within the range of between 10 and 100 Angstroms, to produce hydrocarbon mixtures useful in the manufacture of gasoline kerosene and light oil.

Abstract: Substantially C.sub.2 + alkane hydrocarbons are produced from mixtures of CO and H.sub.2 by contacting same, at elevated temperature, with a catalyst comprising a mixture of iron carbide and ilmenite supported on titania wherein the ratio of the iron present in said supported iron carbide and ilmenite, calculated as Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, to the surface area of the titania support ranges from about 2.times.10.sup.-3 to 25.times.10.sup.-3 grams per square meter.

Abstract: Iron-cobalt spinels which contain low levels of cobalt, in an iron/cobalt atomic ratio of 7:1 to 35:1, are converted to Fischer-Tropsch catalysts upon reduction and carbiding that exhibit high activity and selectivity to C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 olefins and low CH.sub.4 production.

Abstract: A Fischer-Tropsch process comprises contacting hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a conventional Fischer-Tropsch catalyst in combination with an amount of phosphorus effective to selectively poison the Fischer-Tropsch catalyst so as to improve the selectivity of said catalyst to C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 olefins.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a Fischer Tropsch process for converting synthesis gas to an oxygenated hydrocarbon with particular emphasis on dimethyl ether. Synthesis gas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen are converted to dimethyl ether by carrying out the reaction in the presence of an alkali metal-manganese-iron carbonyl cluster incorporated onto a zirconia-alumina support.

Abstract: Slurried high surface area Fe-Co spinels which are fully reduced/carburized provide exceptionally high activity and selectivity in the conversion of CO/H.sub.2 to alpha-olefins. These iron-cobalt catalysts maintain good activity and selectivity under low pressure reaction conditions.

Abstract: CO hydrogenation process is described utilizing novel thallium-promoted iron catalysts. Mixtures of CO/H.sub.2 are selectively converted to liquid C.sub.6 -C.sub.11 hydrocarbons containing C.sub.6 -C.sub.11 aromatics, alpha olefins and very small amounts of C.sub.23 + hydrocarbon waxes.

Abstract: A gas mixture rich in ethan and/or ethylene is prepared by the conversion of a synthesis gas mixture containing hydrogen, carbon oxides and, optionally, other gases in the presence of one or more gaseous sulphur compounds, in an amount of at least 10 ppm by volume, preferably at least 200 ppm, calculated as H.sub.2 S, utilizing a catalyst consisting of one or more metals of group V-B and/or VI-B of the Periodic Table of Elements, preferably molybdenum and/or vanadium, together with one or more iron group metals each metal being in the form of free metal, oxide, or sulphide, the catalyst being supported on a porous, refractory oxidic support containing titanium dioxide.There is achieved a high activity and notably a high selectivity for the formation of ethane/ethylene, small amounts of propane, not insignificant amounts of methane and almost full suppression of the formation of higher hydrocarbons.The invention also relates to the catalyst prepared by impregnation or coprecipitation techniques.

Abstract: A process is provided for the production of aliphatic acetate esters and gaseous alkanes comprising contacting acetic acid and synthesis gas in the vapor phase at elevated temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst containing the mixed oxides of ruthenium and nickel, and optionally an alkali metal oxide and the oxides of cobalt, cadmium, zinc or mixtures thereof. Other carboxylic acids may be substituted for acetic acid as desired.

Abstract: A catalyst for the synthesis of methane by the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide, comprising alumina, nickel and barium or sodium; and a process for the preparation of said catalyst, comprising firstly having barium or sodium carried on alumina and secondly having nickel carried thereon.

Abstract: CO hydrogenation process for producing alcohols is described utilizing novel thallium-promoted iron catalysts. Mixtures of CO/H.sub.2 are selectively converted to liquid C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 hydrocarbons containing C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alcohols with attendant low methane and low CO.sub.2 make.