Fat hydrogenation processes

For many years after the fat hydrogenation process was introduced, manufacturers made their own catalysts when they were needed. Then, gradually, the nickel salt producers began to make the catalysts for operators. This improved quality and ensured more efficient operation. By 1928 the best catalyst supports were found to be kieselguhr or fuller s earth,charcoal, " and complex silicates such as permutite. Many other practical ideas were introduced such as ... 

---