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Ruthenium carbonyl catalyst supported on ceric oxide for preparation of olefins from synthesis gas

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OSTI ID:865394

A catalyst comprising a ruthenium carbonyl compound deposited on a cerium oxide-containing support material provides for the selective synthesis of low molecular weight olefinic hydrocarbons from mixtures of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

Research Organization:
Air Products and Chemicals Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-80PC30021
Assignee:
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Allentown, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4508846
OSTI ID:
865394
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English