Catalytic studies of the gaseous exchange Reaction H₂/HDO using Platinum on Charcoal

Abstract

In the gaseous exchange reaction H2/HDO the catalyst (Pt/Charcoal) of concentration 0.4 gm Pt per 100 ml catalyst proved to be highly efficient. Its preparation is simple but precaution is needed to choose, optimum conditions in activating the charcoal prior to impregnation, the right grain size to reduce channelling, the proper reduction process and an efficient purification system to remove poisons. The regeneration of the catalyst is described. The kinetics and mechanism of this reaction are discussed.