Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recover – Group viii metal containing catalyst utilized for the...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Nguyen, Cam N. (Department: 1754)
Chemistry: fischer-tropsch processes; or purification or recover
Group viii metal containing catalyst utilized for the...
C518S716000, C502S302000, C502S326000, C502S327000, C502S330000, C502S332000, C502S333000, C502S334000, C502S339000, C502S355000, C502S415000, C502S439000
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
This invention is generally related to the field of Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. In particular, the present invention is related to a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst and method of making same. More particularly, the present invention discloses a catalyst comprising a support and at least one catalytically active metal wherein the support comprises a transition alumina including theta-alumina, delta-alumina, or combinations thereof, and a surface coverage comprising at least one rare-earth oxide.
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