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Interaction of pyridine and ammonia with a sulfate-promoted iron oxide catalyst

Journal Article · · Journal of Catalysis; (USA)
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  1. Pohang Institute of Science and Technology, Pohang (Korea)

Interactions of sulfate-promoted iron oxide, SO{sup 2{minus}}{sub 4}-Fe{sub 2}O{sub 3}, with pyridine or ammonia were investigated by means of infrared spectroscopy and temperature-programmed desorption/reaction coupled with mass spectrometry. Both molecules reacted with the sulfate group upon adsorption followed by heating to change the structure of the sulfate group and the acid properties of SO{sup 2{minus}}{sub 4}-Fe{sub 2}O{sub 3}. They also promoted the decomposition of the sulfate group and its removal from the surface. These effects were more pronounced for pyridine.

OSTI ID:
6783118
Journal Information:
Journal of Catalysis; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Catalysis; (USA) Vol. 120:1; ISSN 0021-9517; ISSN JCTLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English