Identification of new decomposition intermediates of formic acid on the O/Mo(110)surface

Journal Article · Tue Dec 12 23:00:00 EST 1995 · Journal of the American Chemical Society

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja00154a046· OSTI ID:171379

Xu, C; Goodman, D W ^[1]

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1. Texas A&M Univ., College Station, TX (United States)

In this communication, we identify the reaction intermediates of formic acid decomposition on an oxygen-modified Mo(110) surface. The results of the present study indicate that a new mechanism for formate decomposition is operative on early transition metals that form strong metal-oxygen bonds. In summary, the adsorption of formic acid on an oxygen-modified Mo(110) surface leads to the formation of a formate species bonded in a monodentate configuration. Upon heating, this formate species decomposes to form a stable CO{sub 2} {delta}- species. 36 refs., 3 figs., 1 tab.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 171379
• Journal Information: Journal of the American Chemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the American Chemical Society Journal Issue: 49 Vol. 117; ISSN JACSAT; ISSN 0002-7863
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

40 CHEMISTRY
CATALYSTS
DECOMPOSITION
ENERGY SPECTRA
FORMATES
FORMIC ACID
MOLYBDENUM OXIDES
OXIDATION
REACTION INTERMEDIATES
SURFACES