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Title: Cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalysts having improved selectivity

Patent ·
OSTI ID:867142

A cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalyst having an improved steam treated, acid extracted LZ-210 support is taught. The new catalyst system demonstrates improved product selectivity at Fischer-Tropsch reaction conditions evidenced by lower methane production, higher C.sub.5.sup.+ yield and increased olefin production.

Research Organization:
UNION CARBIDE CORP
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-84PC70028
Assignee:
UOP (Des Plaines, IL)
Patent Number(s):
US 4874733
OSTI ID:
867142
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English