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Reversible chemisorption on highly dispersed Ru catalysts

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

Hydrogen and carbon monoxide adsorptions have been studied by static gas volumetric measurement on a range of highly dispersed Y-zeolite-supported ruthenium catalysts prepared by ion exchange. At ambient temperature, the absorption isotherms indicated two distinct types of adsorption - reversible (composed of both physisorption and weak chemisorption) and irreversible (strongly chemisorbed). The catalysts were highly dispersed and had average particle diameters ranging from 0.9 to 1.6 nm. Reversible hydrogen chemisorption was found to be a function of average particle diameter and dispersion. On the other hand, reversible carbon monoxide chemisorption seemed to be mainly due to interaction with the support.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-81PC40774
OSTI ID:
6468202
Journal Information:
J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 78:1; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English