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Infrared evidence for the segregation of silica-supported Pt-Pd bimetallic clusters in oxidizing atmospheres

Journal Article · · J. Catal.; (United States)
Silica-supported coprecipitated 1:1 platinum-palladium catalysts of 18% metal dispersion were prepared and carbon monoxide adsorption was studied by IR spectroscopy for the air oxidized or hydrogen-reduced catalyst forms. The intensity of the bridged CO species with bands below 2000/cm was used as an indicator for surface segregation of palladium. The results showed that the metal clusters are bimetallic clusters after the initial reductions, and that they segregate into palladium- and platinum-rich clusters in the presence of oxygen or nitrogen dioxide formed from nitric oxide and carbon monoxide.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Rhode Island
OSTI ID:
6212250
Journal Information:
J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 64:2; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English