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Isotopic equilibration of carbon monoxide catalyzed by supported ruthenium

Journal Article · · J. Catal.; (United States)

Isotopic equilibration of carbon monoxide catalyzed by supported ruthenium was studied with oxygen-18 and carbon-13 labeled carbon monoxide in the presence and absence of hydrogen. The results showed that carbon monoxide was present on commercial alumina-supported ruthenium in a reactive undissociated form at 373/sup 0/K; that it adsorbed as a single carbonyl and in a geminal dicarbonyl form; and that hydrogen inhibited the exchange reaction by competitive adsorption and by stabilizing the carbonyl bond. The results elucidate the carbon monoxide methanation and Fischer-Tropsch reactions on this catalyst.

OSTI ID:
6200684
Journal Information:
J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 65:1; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English