Fischer-Tropsch reaction

The Fischer-Tropsch reaction converts hydrogen and carbon monoxide into various hydrocarbons:

(2n+1)H₂ + nCO → C_nH_(2n+2) + nH₂O

'n' is any positive number.

Catalysts for this reaction include iron, cobalt, ruthenium, and nickel.

Hydrogen can be obtained from water through electrolysis. Carbon monoxide is available through the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction.

See Also

• Hydrocarbon Synthesis

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