Abstract
Interaction between Sn(n-C//4H//9)//4 and Rh/SiO//2 catalyst results in a new kind of catalyst which is both more active and more selective than Rh/SiO//2 for the hydrogenation of ethyl acetate to ethanol. Depending on the reaction conditions, conversions as high as 100% and selectivities as high as 98% can be reached at 250 degree C under 50 atm of hydrogen. The comparison between the chemisorption properties of Rh/SiO//2 with those of Rh-Sn/SiO//2 indicates that there is an inverse relationship between the amount of tin fixed (probably on rhodium) and the amount of hydrogen 'weakly' adsorbed on rhodium. Conversely, there is a linear relationship between the amount of tin fixed and the amount of strongly adsorbed hydrogen.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 426-427 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the Less-Common Metals |
Volume | 131 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1987 |
Event | Pap Presented at the Int Symp on the Prop and Appl of Met Hydrides V - Maubuisson, Fr Duration: May 25 1986 → May 30 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering