Pattison and Degering prepared a version of this catalyst using an alloy of magnesium and acetic acid to remove inactive portions of its structure, and that catalyst improved significantly on Mozingo's W-2 version. Formaldehyde is entirely disproportionated within seventy minutes in the presence of it, and it catalyzes other Cannizzaro-type pathways effectively. Its preparation involves alloying aluminum and silicon and dissolving using sodium hydroxide. Its industrial applications include complete reduction of benzene 
Pattison and Degering prepared a version of this catalyst using an alloy of magnesium and acetic acid to remove inactive portions of its structure, and that catalyst improved significantly on Mozingo's W-2 version. Formaldehyde is entirely disproportionated within seventy minutes in the presence of it, and it catalyzes other Cannizzaro-type pathways effectively. Its preparation involves alloying aluminum and silicon and dissolving using sodium hydroxide. Its industrial applications include complete reduction of benzene and desulfurization processes. For 10 points, name this catalyst whose mesh surface structure allows for high catalytic activity, named for its discoverer and the metal it contains, nickel.
Pattison and Degering prepared a version of this catalyst using an alloy of magnesium and acetic acid to remove inactive portions of its structure, and that catalyst improved significantly on Mozingo's W-2 version.
 Raney nickel