Catalytic synthesis of light olefinic hydrocarbons from CO and H/sub 2/ over some iron catalysts

Conference · Wed Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6706204

Yang, C H; Oblad, A G

Iron properly promoted has been found to be an effective catalyst for the conversion of H/sub 2//CO to light olefinic hydrocarbons. At the same time results have been obtained which indicate directions for controlling to some extent the C/sub 1/ production and to a considerable extent the CO/sub 2/ and oxygenated compound production. The most promising promoter for iron appears to be calcium and manganese. These findings plus the well known effects of potassium as promoter, indicate directions for synthesis of optimum catalysts for light hydrocarbon production particularly olefins. The most promising results show that in excess of 50% yields of C/sub 2/-C/sub 4/ (of CO converted) having olefin contents as high as 75% or higher are achievable. 6 figs.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
• OSTI ID: 6706204
• Report Number(s): CONF-780305-P1
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Prepr., Div. Pet. Chem., Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 23:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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090121* -- Hydrocarbon Fuels-- Chemical Synthesis-- (1976-1989)
10 SYNTHETIC FUELS
ALKENES
ALLOYS
CALCIUM ALLOYS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON MONOXIDE
CARBON OXIDES
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
CHALCOGENIDES
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COPPER ALLOYS
FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS
HYDROCARBONS
IRON ALLOYS
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
MANGANESE ALLOYS
METHANATION
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POTASSIUM ADDITIONS
POTASSIUM ALLOYS