Catalytic process for the production of hydrocarbons from syngas

摘要

Process for the production of hydrocarbons from synthesis gas in which the gas is passed at elevated pressure and temperature over a catalyst consisting of zirconium oxide promoted with at least one alkali metal compound. Preferably the zirconium oxide has a specific surface area in the range from 20 to 500 m2/g and the alkali metal compound is potassium oxide. A major part of the product consists of butene.