Abstract
N2O decomposition on an unsupported Rh catalyst has been studied using tracer technique in order to reveal the reaction mechanism. N216O was pulsed onto 18O/oxidized Rh catalyst at 220 °C and desorbed O2 molecules (m/e = 32, 34, 36) were monitored by means of mass spectrometer. The 18O fraction in the desorbed dioxygen was the same value as that on the surface oxygen. The result shows that the O2 molecules desorb via Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism, i.e., the desorption of dioxygen through the recombination of adsorbed oxygen. On the other hand, TPD measurements in He showed that desorption of oxygen from the Rh black catalyst occurred at the higher temperatures. Therefore, reaction-assisted desorption of oxygen during N2O decomposition reaction at the low temperature was proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-418 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 2-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 Dec 25 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)