The Importance of Transition States in Adsorption/Desorption Kinetics.

Abstract

The equivalence of the transition state, from the point of view of desorption from surfaces and 'precursor state,' from the point of view of adsorption is discussed. Applying detailed balancing to the problem helps to clarify the effect of intermediate states on the adsorption/desorption kinetics. The difficulty in considering this simple chemical kinetic problem in terms of a rate limiting step is illustrated. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 1980
Accession Number
ADA080993

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