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Catalytic decomposition of nitric oxide
Author(s) -
Sakaida R. R.,
Rinker R. G.,
Wang Y. L.,
Corcoran W. H.
Publication year - 1961
Publication title -
aiche journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 167
eISSN - 1547-5905
pISSN - 0001-1541
DOI - 10.1002/aic.690070425
Subject(s) - catalysis , decomposition , pellets , nitric oxide , volume (thermodynamics) , chemistry , oxide , platinum , nitrogen , volumetric flow rate , nickel oxide , inorganic chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , thermodynamics , composite material , organic chemistry , physics , engineering
Catalytic decomposition of nitric oxide at a concentration of 0.404 and 0.432% by volume in nitrogen was studied in a tubular flow reactor. The packing consisted of alumina pellets impregnated with 0.1% by weight of platinum oxide and 3.0% by weight of nickel oxide. Tests were conducted at pressures of 1 to 15 atm. and temperatures from 800° to 1,000°F. A rate equation correlating the data as a function of temperature, pressure, and compositions was developed. A reaction mechanism compatible with the rate equation is proposed.