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.     

Interaction of oxygen with preadsorbed hydrogen on magnesium oxide studied by temperature-Programmed desorption method

The interaction of oxygen with preadsorbed hydrogen on thermally activated magnesium oxide has been studied by temperature-programmed desorption (TPD) method. It was found that oxygen at 450 K reacts with preadsorbed hydrogen and the resulting hydroxylation suppresses the adsorptive capacity of magnesia with respect to oxygen.

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Ligand effects in the rhodium acetate catalyzed hydrogen transfer

In the presence of some coordinating ligands, rhodium(II) acetate dimer Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄, shows a good catalytic activity towards the hydrogen transfer from 2-propanol to cyclohexanone and some other unsaturated compounds. The catalytic activity is the function of the nature of ligands and their ratio to Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄. The most active system is obtained using Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄ and 2,2-bipyridine in molar ratio 1:6.

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, (II), Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄, 2- . Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄. , Rh₂(OCOCH₃)₄ 2,2- 16.

     

On the mechanism of hydrogen peroxide decomposition over monomeric and polymeric cobalt phthalocyanines

The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in alkaline solutions on the surface of monomeric and polymeric cobalt phthalocyanines has been studied by means of volumetric, electrochemical and isotopic measurements. It has been shown that at a steady potential peroxide decomposition proceeds by the catalase mechanism and is a secondorder reaction. According to the results of¹⁸O tracer experiments, the evolving oxygen has the same isotopic composition as the initial hydrogen peroxide, the O–O bond in peroxide remaining intact during its evolution. When the steady potential is shifted in the cathodic or anodic direction, the active sites of the catalyst acquire the ability to accept or donate electrons as desired, which results in a change of the kinetic order from 2 to 1. The mechanisms of the reactions studied are considered in terms of the theory of heterogeneous catalysis on semiconductors.

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— . , . 2, — І. O¹⁸ , O–O .

     

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- ( ). .

     

Calorimetric studies of adsorptive properties of metallic carbides and nitrides of transition elements. Adsorption of H2, CO and O2 on titanium nitrides

Adsorption heats of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon monoxide on titanium nitrides have been measured calorimetrically in the temperature range from 473 to 673 K. With increasing Me/N ratio, the adsorption heat of oxygen grows.

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, 473–673 . Me/N.

     

Routes of nitrogen formation in reduction of nitrogen oxide by carbon monoxide and hydrogen over nickel chromite catalyst

The route of NO reduction to N₂ over nickel chromite catalyst is dependent on the nature of the reducing agent. NO reduction by dihydrogen proceeds mainly through the step of N₂O formation, whereas NO reduction to N₂ by carbon monoxide is mainly direct without a step of N₂O formation.

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NO N₂ NO , , N₂O, NO , , NO N₂, . . N₂O.

     

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 ^– - -.

     

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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DTA , . - NaX X - « », . . X, - , NaX.

     

Study of crystal transformations by an evolved gas analysis technique

Small organic molecules can be entrapped within inorganic crystalline materials during precipitation. The material has no apparent influence on solid-solid transition temperatures, but some of it is released during the transition.Detection of the escape is reproducible within 1°C and may be used for temperature calibration. More generally, the escape of the organic during chemical reactions could be used for many of the applications of emanation thermal analysis.In coupled systems such as DTA or TG with mass spectrometry, or other systems involving gas transport, the time delay of the system can be measured accurately.

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Zusammenfassung Kleine organische Moleküle können während der Fällung in anorganische kristalline Substanzen eingeschlossen werden. Die Substanz hat keine scheinbare Wirkung auf Fest-Fest-Übergangstemperaturen, doch wird ein Teil derselben während des Überganges freigesetzt. Der Nachweis der freigesetzten Substanz ist innerhalb von 1°C reproduzierbar und kann zur Temperatureichung eingesetzt werden. Verallgemeinert könnte das Entfliehen organischer Substanzen im Laufe chemischer Reaktionen bei vielen Anwendungen der Emanations-Thermalanalyse eingesetzt werden. In gekoppelten Systemen, wie z.B. DTA oder TG mit Massenspektrometrie, oder andere Systeme mit Gastransport, kann die Verzögerung des Systems genau gemessen werden.

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Résumé De petites molécules organiques peuvent se trouver incluses dans des substances inorganiques cristallines, au moment de la précipitation. Les températures de transition solidesolide ne s'en trouvent apparemment pas affectées mais une partie de ces molécules incluses peut être éliminée pendant la transition. La détection du matériau qui s'échappe est reproductible à 1°C près et se prête à l'étalonnage de la température. En termes plus généraux, le départ de la substance organique au cours des réactions chimiques peut être utilisé pour de nombreuses applications de l'analyse thermique d'émanation. Dans le cas de techniques associées, comme l'ATD ou la TG avec la spectrométrie de masse, ou encore d'autres techniques avec transport de gaz, on peut mesurer exactement le temps de réponse du système.

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The authors are grateful to the National Science Foundation for support of parts of this work through institutional and research grants and to the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for use of the Chromatograph and other facilities.     

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) ; .

     

The thermal behaviour of solvates in the LiCI(MgCl2, AlCl3) water-1,4-dioxane systems

The thermal behaviour of the solvates and mixed solvates in the LiCl(MgCl₂, AlCl₃)-water-1,4-dioxane systems was investigated by means of DTA measurements of the melting behaviour and by quasi-isothermal and quasi-isobaric investigations of the thermal decomposition processes.The compounds melt incongruently. The positions of the melting points and the processes of thermal decomposition confirm the assumption that 1,4-dioxane is bonded in the first coordination sphere in the mixed solvate of lithium, but in the cases of magnesium and aluminium chloride it is bonded via hydrogen-bonds and not directly to the cations. Only for the lithium and magnesium compounds does the decomposition of the anhydrous solvates result in anhydrous chlorides.

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Zusammenfassung Das thermische Verhalten der Solvate und Mischsolvate der Systeme LiCl, (MgCl₂, AlCl₃)-Wasser-1,4 Dioxan wurde mit Hilfe von DTA-Messungen zum Schmelzverhalten, und quasi-isothermen und quasi-isobaren Untersuchungen zum Ablauf der thermischen Zersetzung Untersucht. Die Verbindungen schmelzen inkongruent. Die Lage der Schmelzpunkte und der Verlauf der thermischen Zersetzung bekräftigen die Vorstellungen, daß 1,4 Dioxan im Mischsolvat des Lithiums in der ersten Koordinationsphäre direkt am Kation, hingegen bei Magnesium und Aluminium über Wasserstoffbrücken gebunden ist. Die Zersetzung der wasserfreien Solvate führt nur im Fall der Lithium- und Magnesiumverbindungen zu den wasserfreien Chloriden.

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The valuable assistance of Dr. Frahghänel in the separation of the solid phase by means of the hightemperature centrifuge is gratefully acknowledged.     

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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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 .

     

Catalysts for selective hydrogenation of conjugated dienes into olefins in the presence of PdCl2 complexes

Complexes of PdCl₂ with amines or pyridine reduced by (iso-Bu)₂ AlH are shown to be catalytically active in the selective hydrogenation of conjugated dienes into olefins in aromatic media. The promoting effect of H₂O and O₂ has been established.

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PdCl₂ , (-Bu)₂ AlH, . H₂O O₂.

     

Kinetic and mechanistic studies on the oxidation of arginine and histidine by chloramine-T in hydrochloric acid medium

The oxidation of amino acids by chloramine-T (CAT) in HCl medium at 30°C indicates simultaneous catalysis by H⁺ and Cl^– ions in the HCl concentration range of 0.04–0.12 M. The reaction is first order with respect to concentrations [CAT], [H⁺] and [arginine], but zero order with respect to [histidine]. The rate depends also on Cl^– concentration following 0.7th order. At HCl concentrations >0.12 M, the rate equation is:w=k[CAT] [amino acid]^0.6 and is independent of the [Cl^–]. A suitable mechanism has been suggested.

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-T (CAT) HCl (30°C) H⁺, Cl^– [HCl]=0,04–0,12M. [CAT], [H⁺] [] []. [Cl^–]^0,7. [HCl]>0,12M =k · [CAT][]^0,6 [Cl^–]. .

     

Hydrocarbon hydrogenolysis on nickel-tin catalysts

Hydrogenolysis of ethane, n-hexane and cyclohexane has been studied on nickel-kieselguhr catalysts modified by organic and inorganic compounds of tin. Tin additives decrease nickel reactivity with respect to C–C dissociation, which is ascribed to the formation of surface intermetallides on the catalyst.

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