Oxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide: A tpr study on fresh and aged catalysts

The deactivation of a silver catalyst was investigated after six years of industrial production of ethylene oxide. Temperature-programmed reduction was used to characterize the chemical nature of the silver and its reactivity towards oxygen. The fresh and some aged catalysts were examined, also after different thermal treatments.During the industrial run, the surface species were modified and some oxygen diffused into the bulk of the metal. Aging caused permanent changes in the characteristics of the silver, resulting in a different interaction with oxygen. The TPR spectra exhibited a trend along the reactor axis, suggesting a correlation with the degree of deactivation of the catalyst.

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Zusammenfassung Die Desaktivierung eines Silberkatalysators wurde nach 6-jährigem Einsatz zur industriellen Produktion untersucht. Temperaturprogrammierte Reduktion wurde angewandt, um die chemische Natur des Silbers und dessen Reaktivität gegenüber Sauerstoff zu charakterisieren. Frische und einige gealterte Katalysatoren wurden nach verschiedenen thermischen Vorbehandlungen untersucht. Die Alterung verursachte bleibende Veränderungen in charakteristischen Eigenschaften des Silbers, was in der unterschiedlichen Wechselwirkung mit Sauerstoff zum Ausdruck kommt. Die TPR-Resultate zeigen einen Trend entlang der Reaktorachse, was auf eine Korrelation mit dem Grad der Desaktivierung des Katalysators hindeutet.

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The experimental contributions by F. Genoni and G. Valassina are gratefully acknowledged.     

Kinetics and mechanism of oxidation of quinol by alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III)

The reaction between quinol and alkaline hexacyanoferrate(III) at constant ionic strength gives p-benzoquinone. The rate of the reaction was first order in the concentrations of substrate, oxidant and alkali. The slow step of the reaction involves the formation of the p-benzosemiquinone radical, which was detected by esr spectroscopy as a five-line spectrum with peak intensity ratios of 14641.

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Interaction of nitric oxide with NiCr2O4

Interaction of NO with NiCr₂O₄ has been studied at 473–1173 K. It has been established that on nickel-chromium spinels NO decomposition practically does not take place. Nitric oxide can interact only with prereduced samples to reoxidize them.

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473–1173 NO NiCr₂O₄. , NO . (II) ; .

     

Sensitization of the photoadsorption of O2 and NO on SnO2

Photoadsorption activity of SnO₂ with respect to O₂ and NO after CO chemisorption has been revealed to be drastically increased. Photoadsorption is suggested to be sensitized by surface carbonates formed due to CO chemisorption.

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Adsorption and hydrogenation of unsaturated aldehydes over rhodium black

Hydrogenation selectivity of conjugated ethylenic bonds of unsaturated aldehydes over rhodium black is shown to be determined by intramolecular interactions in surface complexes due to the electronic structure of the initial unsaturated aldehydes.

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ESR studies of Mo?Mg oxide catalysts

For 0.1–0.5 wt.% Mo–Mg oxide samples with high concentration of⁹⁵Mo isotopes two types of Mo⁵⁺ have been identified. Their role in the formation of O ₂ ^– anion-radicals in low-temperature oxygen adsorption on reduced samples has been established.

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, ⁹⁵Mo, Mo⁵⁺ Mo–Mg (0,1–0,5 .% Mo) - O ₂ ^– .

     

Effect of the partial pressure of reactants on the selectivity of methylcyclopentane hydrogenolysis over a platinum catalyst

The kinetics of methylcyclopentane hydrogenolysis on a Pt/Al₂O₃ catalyst (10% Pt) has been studied at 230°C. The selectivity to 2-methyl- and methylpentane formation depends on the partial pressures of the starting reactants (methylcyclopentane and hydrogen); the surface coverage by these reactants must be taken into account in selectivity studies.

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Pt/Al₂O₃ (10% Pt) 230°C. 2-- 3- ( ). .

     

Effect of reductant adsorption on the ESR parameters of O

The change in the ESR parameters of O ₂ ^– ion-radicals under the effect of adsorption of reducing molecules on zinc oxide consists in the increase of the Z-component of the g-tensor. This change is assumed to be due to the transition of O ₂ ^– coordination from -to the -type.

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- O ₂ ^– , Z- g-. , O ₂ ^– - -.

     

Generation of model reactions leading to limit cycle behavior

The system of differential equations by Feistel and Ebeling has been generalized. Some new formal kinetic reactions with two internal components, which may exhibit limit cycle behavior have been studied. Based upon the numerical integration of the deterministic models of these reactions the oscillatory character of the systems has been confirmed.

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Formation of oxalates and carbonates in the thermal decompositions of alkali metal formates

The influences of gaseous and solid reactants on the yields of oxalates and carbonates in the thermal decompositions of alkali metal formates have been studied. A mechanism of formation of these products is proposed, which explains the influences of basic and acidic species formed in the medium on the thermal decompositions of the alkali metal formates.

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Zusammenfassung Der einfluß von gasförmigen und festen Reaktanten auf die Ausbeute von oxalaten und Karbonaten bei der thermischen Zersetzung von Alkalimetallformiaten wurde untersucht. Es wurde ein Mechanismus für die Bildung dieser Produkte vorgeschlagen, der den Einfluß der während der thermischen Zersetzung von Alkalimetallformiaten entstehenden Basen und Säuren erklärt.

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High-temperature X-ray diffraction studies of the formation of V?Mo?O catalyst

High-temperature X-ray diffraction analysis in the temperature range of 553–823 K was used to study the formation and the region of thermal stability of VMo₃O₁₁ being an active component of the V–Mo–O catalyst for acrolein oxidation to acrylic acid.

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553–823 K VMo₃O₁₁, V-Mo-O .

     

Kinetics of isotopic exchange due to one elementary reaction

Kinetic equations of the isotopic exchange in a system with one elementary reaction have been derived. A principle of quasistationarity in the isotopic kinetics has been formulated.

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An IR study of the Ziegler system Co(acad)3/Mg(n-butyl)2 in THF

Applying IR spectroscopy for studying the Ziegler system Co(acac)₃/Mg(Bu)₂ (Bu=n-butyl) in tetrahydrofuran, it could be shown that the following reactions take place: reduction of cobalt (III), exchange of the acetylacetonate groups and their interaction with Mg(Bu)₂.

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Co(acac)₃/Mg(Bu)₂ (Bu=-) - , (III), Mg(Bu)₂.

     

Kinetics and mechanism of phenylacetylene hydrogenation under hydrogen pressure

Kinetic and potentiometric curves of phenylacetylene hydrogenation on a 5% Pt/C catalyst in ethanol under hydrogen pressure have been studied. On the basis of chromatographic data a possible scheme of the process is suggested.

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Formation of hexagonal MoO3 upon the decomposition of silica-supported ammonium paramolybdate

Upon the decomposition of silica-supported ammonium paramolybdate, hexagonal MoO₃ is formed at 300–350 °C. Irreversible transformation of hexagonal to rhombic MoO₃ is observed with increasing calcination temperature. The hexagonal MoO₃ structure is probably stabilized by the insertion of ammonium and silicon ions into the lattice of molybdenum trioxide.

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, , 300–359 °C . MoO₃ . MoO₃, , MoO₃.

     

Study of the adsorption properties of a natural Hungarian mordenite and its ion-exchanged derivatives

The texture and adsorption properties of a natural, Hungarian mordenite were investigated by electron microscopy and BET adsorption measurements. The properties of the ion-exchanged adsorbents were characterized by CO₂ and SO₂ isotherms. The measurements were evaluated on the basis of the pore-filling theory of Dubinin. We have found that at 20°C the H⁺-form of mordenite interacts preferably with CO₂, while on the Na⁺- and Ca²⁺-derivatives stronger adsorption of SO₂ takes place. This fact accounts for their applicability as selective adsorbents.

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, . CO₂ SO₂. . , 20°C H⁺- CO₂, Na⁺- Ca²⁺- SO₂ . .

     

Le systeme eau-theophylline

The binary system water—theophylline was studied by DTA and radiocrystallography. The slow dehydration of theophylline monohydrate was observed at room temperature at relative humidities lower than 60%, without the formation of any other hydrate. The isochoric phase diagram was established. At 78 °C, a peritectic invariant occurred, owing to decomposition of the monohydrate. The existence of only one binary compound (theophylline H₂O) was confirmed by the.Tammann diagram.

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Zusammenfassung Mittels DTA und Radiokristallographie wurde das binäre System Wasser-Theophyllin untersucht. Bei einer relativen Luftfeuchtigkeit unter 60% wird bei Raumtemperatur eine langsame Dehydratation von Theophyllinemonohydrat ohne Formung anderer Hydrate beobachtet. Es wurde ein isochores Phasendiagramm entwickelt. Wegen der Zersetzung des Monohydrates tritt bei 78 °C eine peritektische Invariantheit auf. Die Existenz nur einer binären Verbindung (Theophyllin, H₂O) wird mittels eines Tammanndiagrammes bekräftigt.

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The evaporation of potassium from phlogopite

The evaporation of potassium from phlogopite was investigated by roasting phlogopite with different chemical reagents. The possible reactions between reactants and the sample at different temperatures were investigated by thermogravimetry. Gypsum, calcite, sodium chloride, activated carbon, calcium chloride and fluoride were used as chemical reactants. Similar tests were carried out by batch experiments using muffle furnace and tube oven and finally the sample mixtures were heated in a vacuum. The use of a vacuum enabled an almost complete extraction of potassium in solid state at the lowest temperature so far investigated. The structure of phlogopite was shown to be destroyed by raising the temperature. The extraction of potassium from feldspar, a sample from Lohja, Finland was also investigated.

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Zusammenfassung Beim Abrösten von Phlogopit mit verschiedenen chemischen Stoffen wurde das Verdampfen von Kalium aus Phlogopit untersucht. Die möglichen Reaktionen zwischen der Probe und der Reaktionspartnern bei verschiedenen Temperaturen wurden mittels Thermogravimetrie untersucht. Als Reaktant wurden Gips, Kalzit, Natriumchlorid, Aktivkohle, Kalziumchlorid und -fluorid verwendet. Ähnliche Untersuchungen wurden in Reihenexperimenten mittels Muffel- und Röhrenofen und letztlich durch Erhitzen der Proben im Vakuum durchgeführt. Die Anwendung von Vakuum ermöglicht bei den niedrigsten der angewendeten Temperaturen einen fast vollständigen Auszug des Kaliums aus dem Feststoff, Durch Erhöhen der Temperatur wurde die Struktur von Phlogopit nachweislich zerstört. Die Extraktion von Kalium aus einer Feldspatprobe aus Lohja, Finnland, wurde ebenfalls untersucht.

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Investigation of surface phenomena on solid catalysts by simultaneous thermogravimetry and DTA

Thermogravimetry and simultaneous DTA were used to investigate the phenomena of adsorption, desorption and surface reactions on solid catalysts. The measurements were carried out with NaX and X-type ion-exchanged zeolites and silica-alumina gels (Ketjen) treated with sodium hydroxide in the presence of carbon dioxide. On the basis of the quantitative results it is possible to give an interpretation of the surface phenomena and to establish the existence of various active centres on the surfaces of the catalysts. In the case of the adsorption of carbon dioxide on X-type zeolites, the quantity of carbon dioxide adsorbed is much smaller on ion-exchanged zeolites than on NaX.

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Zusammenfassung Thermogravimetrie und simultane DTA wurden zur Untersuchung der Adsorptions-, Desorptions-Erscheinungen und Oberflächenreaktionen an festen Katalysatoren eingesetzt. Die Messungen wurden and NaX und Zeolithen des Typs X sowie an Silika-Aluminiumoxidgelen Ketjen durchgeführt, welche mit Natriumhydroxid in Gegenwart von Kohlendioxid behandelt worden waren. Aufgrund der quantitativen Ergebnisse ist es möglich eine Deutung der Oberfiächenerscheinungen zu geben und die Existenz verschiedener aktiver Zentren an der Katalysatorenoberfläche nachzuweisen. Im Falle der Adsorption von Kohlendioxid an Zeolithen des Typs X ist die Menge des adsorbierten Kohlendioxids am Ionenaustauscher viel niedriger als am NaX.

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Résumé Application de la TG et de l'ATD simultanées à l'étude des phénomènes d'adsorption, de désorption et de réactions de surface sur des catalyseurs solides. Les mesures ont été effectuées avec des zéolites échangeuses d'ions de type NaX et X ainsi qu'avec des gels Ketjen silice-alumine traités par NaOH en présence de CO₂. Les résultats quantitatifs permettent de donner une interprétation des phénomènes de surface et d'établir l'existence de divers centres actifs à la surface des catalyseurs. Dans le cas de l'adsorption de CO₂ sur les zéolites de type X, la quantité de CO₂ adsorbé est beaucoup plus faible que sur les zéolites de type NaX.

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