(JP8236136-A)       The molten carbonate fuel cell contains a hydrocarbon fuel reforming catalyst which is obtd. by reducing a precursor obtd. by: (i) intimately mixing a Feitnecht cpd. of formula Mex 2+ Mey 3+ (OH- )2x+3y-2zA2- z.nH2 O with a non-calcined alumino-silicate clay, where Mex 2+ = Ni2+ , Me3+ = Al3+ and/or Cr3+ , A2-= a divalent or two monovalent anions, x/y = 1.5-4/1, z/x + y = 0.05-2 and n/x + y = 0.25-1.0; (ii) adding a stabilising additive for reducing Si species loss comprising an alkaline earth and/or rare earth cpd., and opt. an alkali metal cpd.; and (iii) calcining.    ADVANTAGE -   The catalyst maintains activity for prolonged periods under cell operating conditions.    (US5622790-A)      A fuel cell, comprising: a carbonate that is in a molten state at an operating temperature of the fuel cell; and a reforming catalyst in physical contact with the carbonate; wherein the catalyst is produced by reducing a catalyst precursor, the precursor being prepared by mixing a Feitnecht compound represented by the following formula: Mx2+Mey3+(OH-)2x+3y-2z(A2-)z.nH2O    wherein Me2+ is Ni2+, Me3+ is Al3+ or Al3+ and Cr3+, A2- is a single divalent anion or two monovalent anions, x/y is from 1.5/1 to 4/1, z/(x+y) is from 0.05 to 0.2, and n/(x+y) is from 0.25 to 1.0; with a non-calcined alumino-silicate clay mineral and at least one stabilizing additive to form a mixture, and thereafter calcining the mixture; wherein the stabilizing additive is selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth metal compounds, rare earth metal compounds, a mixture of an alkaline earth metal compound and a rare earth metal compound, a mixture of an alkaline earth metal compound and an alkali metal compound, a mixture of a rare earth metal compound and an alkali metal compound, and a mixture of an alkaline earth metal compound, rare earth metal compound and alkali metal compound.    (GB2295920-B)       The molten carbonate fuel cell contains a hydrocarbon fuel reforming catalyst which is obtd. by reducing a precursor obtd. by: (i) intimately mixing a Feitnecht cpd. of formula Mex 2+ Mey 3+ (OH- )2x+3y-2zA2- z.nH2 O with a non-calcined alumino-silicate clay, where Mex 2+ = Ni2+ , Me3+ = Al3+ and/or Cr3+ , A2-= a divalent or two monovalent anions, x/y = 1.5-4/1, z/x + y = 0.05-2 and n/x + y = 0.25-1.0; (ii) adding a stabilising additive for reducing Si species loss comprising an alkaline earth and/or rare earth cpd., and opt. an alkali metal cpd.; and (iii) calcining.    ADVANTAGE -   The catalyst maintains activity for prolonged periods under cell operating conditions.    (EP716464-B1)       The molten carbonate fuel cell contains a hydrocarbon fuel reforming catalyst which is obtd. by reducing a precursor obtd. by: (i) intimately mixing a Feitnecht cpd. of formula Mex 2+ Mey 3+ (OH- )2x+3y-2zA2- z.nH2 O with a non-calcined alumino-silicate clay, where Mex 2+ = Ni2+ , Me3+ = Al3+ and/or Cr3+ , A2-= a divalent or two monovalent anions, x/y = 1.5-4/1, z/x + y = 0.05-2 and n/x + y = 0.25-1.0; (ii) adding a stabilising additive for reducing Si species loss comprising an alkaline earth and/or rare earth cpd., and opt. an alkali metal cpd.; and (iii) calcining.    ADVANTAGE -   The catalyst maintains activity for prolonged periods under cell operating conditions.    (JP2980834-B2)       The molten carbonate fuel cell contains a hydrocarbon fuel reforming catalyst which is obtd. by reducing a precursor obtd. by: (i) intimately mixing a Feitnecht cpd. of formula Mex 2+ Mey 3+ (OH- )2x+3y-2zA2- z.nH2 O with a non-calcined alumino-silicate clay, where Mex 2+ = Ni2+ , Me3+ = Al3+ and/or Cr3+ , A2-= a divalent or two monovalent anions, x/y = 1.5-4/1, z/x + y = 0.05-2 and n/x + y = 0.25-1.0; (ii) adding a stabilising additive for reducing Si species loss comprising an alkaline earth and/or rare earth cpd., and opt. an alkali metal cpd.; and (iii) calcining.    ADVANTAGE -   The catalyst maintains activity for prolonged periods under cell operating conditions.