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ADSORPTION OF ORGANIC ACIDS ON THORIA. Technical Report V

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4184045
The adsorption of acetic and oleic acids on the surface of thoria was studied by means of infrared spectroscopy. An infrared analysis of the adsorbates before and after adsorption using differential double beam methods indicated that the adsorption of orgaric acids on thoria surfaces occurs by an esterification reaction between the organic acid and the hydroxylated thoria surface. Ammonia vapor will not adsorb on thoria, indicating the basic character of the hydroxylated surface. (auth)
Research Organization:
Utah. Univ., Salt Lake City
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006189
OSTI ID:
4184045
Report Number(s):
AECU-4611
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English