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Cobalt catalysts for the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons and for Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5918493
This patent describes a catalyst useful for the conversion at reaction conditions of methanol or synthesis gas to hydrocarbons by contact with a catalyst. The catalyst cobalt and thorium in catalytically active amounts, and rhenium, composited with an inorganic oxide support in weight ratio of rhenium:cobalt ranging from about 0.025:1 to about 0.10:1.
Assignee:
Exxon Research and Engr. Co., Florham Park, NJ
Patent Number(s):
US 4568663
OSTI ID:
5918493
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English