Modelling the transient kinetics of heterogeneous catalysts. CO oxidation over supported Cr and Cu Dekker, F.H.M.; Klopper, G.; Bliek, A.; Kapteijn, F.; Moulijn, J.A.
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Link to publicationCitation for published version (APA): Dekker, F. H. M., Klopper, G., Bliek, A., Kapteijn, F., & Moulijn, J. A. (1994). Modelling the transient kinetics of heterogeneous catalysts. CO oxidation over supported Cr and Cu. Chemical Engineering Science, 49(24), 4375-4390.
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MODELLING THE TRANSIENT KINETICS OF H E T E R O G E N E O U S CATALYSTS. CO-OXIDATION OVER
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