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Title: ESCA study of [open quotes]model[close quotes] allyl-based Mo/SiO[sub 2] catalysts

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100123a039· OSTI ID:6044885

Stoichiometric redox measurements and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS or ESCA) studies were performed on an allyl-based Mo/SiO[sub 2] catalyst (1.7 wt % Mo) obtained by the sublimation of Mo([eta][sup 3]-C[sub 3]H[sub 5])[sub 4] onto SiO[sub 2] at 40 [degrees]C. The average oxidation state estimated from stoichiometric measurements correlated well with those reported in the literature. ESCA results indicated that reduction of the Mo/SiO[sub 2] catalyst at 550 [degrees]C primarily led to the formation of Mo[sup 2+]. Also, the results were consistent the reported reversibility of the redox cycle. However, the reported formation of discrete Mo[sup 4+] by oxidation of the reduced catalyst at room temperature could not be substantiated. 17 refs., 4 figs., 2 tabs.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-87ER13781
OSTI ID:
6044885
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States), Vol. 97:21; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English