Olefin addition in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis on an iron catalyst

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Catal.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9517(83)90277-4· OSTI ID:5683533

Satterfield, C N; Huff, Jr, G A; Summerhayes, R

The possibility of altering the molecular weight distribution of Fischer-Tropsch products by addition of olefins to the synthesis gas is of practical interest. Two early studies with C-labeled ethylene or propylene indicated that on iron catalysts only a few percent of the added olefins were incorporated into higher hydrocarbons but in a more recent study it was reported that the addition of ethylene or propylene markedly shifted the selectivity to heavier products. This study was designed to help resolve this seeming disagreement.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge
• DOE Contract Number: FG22-81PC40771
• OSTI ID: 5683533
• Journal Information: J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 80:2; ISSN JCTLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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