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The role of cocatalysts in the catalytic nitrogen reduction by sodium amalgam

Journal Article · · Kinetics and Catalysis
OSTI ID:75525
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  1. Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka, Moscow (Russian Federation)
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), phosphatidylcholine (PC), and organic phosphines are cocatalysts of the nitrogen reduction by sodium amalgam in which polynuclear molybdenum complexes serve as catalysts. PVA and PC are adsorbed on the amalgam surface and involve catalytic complexes, thus facilitating their contact with a reducing agent. Phosphines retard the decay of the catalytic centers in the course of the reaction, thus increasing the yield of the reduction products.
OSTI ID:
75525
Journal Information:
Kinetics and Catalysis, Journal Name: Kinetics and Catalysis Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 36; ISSN 0023-1584; ISSN KICAA8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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