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The Fischer‐Tropsch Synthesis: Molecular Weight Distribution of Primary Products and Reaction Mechanism
Author(s) -
HenriciOlivé G.,
Olivé S.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition in english
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 0570-0833
DOI - 10.1002/anie.197601361
Subject(s) - fischer–tropsch process , chemistry , primary (astronomy) , molar mass distribution , selectivity , mechanism (biology) , distribution (mathematics) , reaction mechanism , range (aeronautics) , organic chemistry , catalysis , materials science , mathematics , physics , polymer , mathematical analysis , quantum mechanics , astronomy , composite material
An evaluation of literature data concerning the production of hydrocarbons and alcohols by the Fischer‐Tropsch procedure indicates that the molecular weight distribution of the primary products can be described by the Schulz‐Flory equation (“normal” or “most probable” distribution). It follows that the highest attainable selectivity for a given molecular weight range can be calculated. A reaction mechanism is suggested.