Investigation of the Para-Ortho Shift of Hydrogen
Abstract
The report presents the results of a program for the development of catalysts for the promotion of the low temperature para-ortho reaction of hydrogen. The program resulted in the preparation and testing of a catalyst with an activity 13.7 times greater on a weight basis than the best commercial material. Detailed mechanism studies resulted in a model for the conversion reaction which successfully predicts the kinetic behavior over a wide range of flow rate, pressure, and catalyst particle size. Catalyst poisoning studies further elucidated the reaction mechanism, and indicate a rate reduction probably due to the blocking of the mouths of the catalyst pores.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0603150
Entities
People
- E. G. Biskis
- G. E. Schmauch
- J. F. Kucirka