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Effects of potassium on carbon monoxide methanation over supported rhodium films

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100409a001· OSTI ID:5294993

The reaction of hydrogen with carbon monoxide over Rh/Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/ and Rh/TiO/sub 2/ catalytic films, some of which contained potassium as an additive, has been investigated. The presence of potassium caused the usual gem dicarbonyl and linear CO species on supported rhodium to disappear at lower temperature than for catalysts containing no potassium. On the other hand, the bridged carbonyl species seemed to be significantly enhanced by the presence of potassium. the Rh/TiO/sub 2/ films to which potassium was added catalyzed the production of significant amounts of acetone and acetaldehyde as oxygenated products. It is likely that the bridged carbonyl species is the precursor to oxygenated products.

Research Organization:
Auburn Univ., AL
OSTI ID:
5294993
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 90:18; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English