it is
possible to obtain in a single step, high selectivity to hydrocarbons
with a very narrow boiling point range. Because of this, FT processes
aiming to produce synthetic diesel, uses catalysts that have a
high selectivity to high molecular weight (waxes) linear alkanes
which, subjected to a subsequent mild hydrocracking process,
maximize diesel production, while their properties are further
improved by isomerization of the linear alkanes.