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A catalyst, which can be used in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and contains cobalt oxide having crystals with an average size ranging from 20 to 80 .ANG. supported on an inert carrier of alumina. A preparation process for the catalyst and a Fischer-Tropsch process utilizing the catalyst are also prov

A catalyst, which can be used in the Fischer-Tropsch process, and contains cobalt oxide having crystals with an average size ranging from 20 to 80 .ANG. supported on an inert carrier of alumina. A preparation process for the catalyst and a Fischer-Tropsch process utilizing the catalyst are also provided.

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1. A catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch process, consisting essentially of cobalt oxide supported on an inert carrier consisting essentially of alumina, wherein the cobalt oxide consisting essentially of crystals having an average size ranging from 20 to 80 .ANG.. 2. The catalyst according to claim 1,

1. A catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch process, consisting essentially of cobalt oxide supported on an inert carrier consisting essentially of alumina, wherein the cobalt oxide consisting essentially of crystals having an average size ranging from 20 to 80 .ANG.. 2. The catalyst according to claim 1, wherein the cobalt oxide crystals have an average size of 25 to 60 .ANG.. 3. The catalyst according to claim 2, wherein the cobalt oxide crystals have an average size of 30 to 40 .ANG.. 4. The catalyst according to claim 1, wherein the alumina is in a form of γ, δ, or a mixture thereof. 5. The catalyst according to claim 1, wherein the cobalt content ranges from 2 to 50% by weight. 6. The catalyst according to claim 5, wherein the cobalt content ranges from 5 to 20% by weight. 7. A process for preparing a catalyst consisting essentially of cobalt oxide supported on alumina, wherein the cobalt oxide consisting essentially of crystals having an average size ranging from 20 to 80 .ANG., which comprises the following steps: 1) preparing an intermediate, supported on alumina, having general formula (I) [Co2+1-xAl+3x(OH)2]x+[An-x/n].mH2O (I)