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Electronic excitation of Rh{sup I}(CO){sub 2} on Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} surfaces: Photodissociation of the Rh{sup I}-CO bond

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp990308g· OSTI ID:682102
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  1. Univ. of Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

The formation of the Rh{sup I} ion during CO chemisorption on Rh/Al{sub 2}O{sub 3} catalysts has been directly observed using UV-visible spectroscopy. Comparison of infrared and UV-visible spectra indicates that the species Rh{sup I}(CO){sub 2} is produced by a surface oxidation process operating on metallic Rh{sup 0} sites and involving Al-OH groups as oxidizing centers, in agreement with previous postulates.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
682102
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical Journal Issue: 25 Vol. 103; ISSN 1089-5647; ISSN JPCBFK
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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