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In situ conversion of coal. [Nickel(II) stearate, NiCl/sub 2/, stearic acid, and a metal complex]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7176366
An attempt to repeat Tulupov's work on catalytic hydrogenation failed to reproduce the reported Russian results. Nickel(II) stearate was prepared and purified and had the correct analysis, but no catalytic action was observed in an attempt to hydrogenate cyclohexane. Likewise, no catalytic effects were observed with stearic acid or nickel chloride. It was concluded that Tulupov's results were erroneous. Muetterties has recently reported the development of a metal complex (formula given) which catalyzes the hydrogenation of benzene at low temperatures and pressures, but its synthesis is difficult and several attempts have failed.
Research Organization:
Tennessee Univ., Knoxville (USA). Dept. of Chemistry
OSTI ID:
7176366
Report Number(s):
PERC-0009-3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English