| abstract |
The process for the preparation of a cobalt-containing catalyst or catalyst precursor comprises: (a) mixing (1) titania or a titania precursor, which is an intermediate form formed by heating titanium hydroxide to convert it to titania, (2) a liquid, and (3) metallic cobalt powder or a cobalt compound, which powder or compound is at least partially insoluble in the amount of liquid used, to form a mixture, (b) shaping and drying of the mixture, and (c) calcination of the composition thus obtained. A catalyst obtained by the above process is also described. A process for the preparation of hydrocarbons (and the hydrocarbons thus obtained) comprising contacting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a catalyst as described above is also described. |