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Hydrogenolysis of isobutane on iridium

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5340585
The hydrogenolysis of isobutane on iridium has been investigated ovetr the pressure range 0 to 100 torr. The iridium catalyst is a 48.5 A thick film vapor deposited on the inside of a round bottom flask under ultra high vacuum conditions. Methane was observed to be the only reaction product. Adsorption experiments indicate competitive adsorption to occur for hydrogen and hydrocarbon with respect to the iridium.
Research Organization:
Ames Lab., IA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
5340585
Report Number(s):
IS-T-1089; ON: DE84007195
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English