Reducing Fischer-Tropsch catalyst attrition losses in high agitation reaction systems

摘要

A method for reducing catalyst attrition losses in hydrocarbon synthesis processes conducted in high agitation reaction systems; a method of producing an attrition-resistant catalyst; a catalyst produced by such method. The catalyst comprises a ³-alumina support which has been treated, after calcination, with an acidic, aqueous solution. Use of the catalyst in high agitation reaction systems results in reduced catalyst attrition losses.