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Promoter Modifications of Catalytic Activity and Selectivity. Final Report for Period April 1, 1982 to September 30, 1986

Falconer, John L.

Colorado University at Boulder

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Table of Contents

Abstract

4

Research Scope and Objectives 5
Project Accomplishments and Technical Discussion 5
CO Hydrogenation on Alkali-Promoted Nickel 5
Effects of Promoter Concentration and Catalyst Preparation 6
Catalyst Preparation 6
Multiple Reaction Sites on Ni/Al2O3 Catalysts 7
CO and CO2 Hydrogenation on Ni/Al2O3: Effects of Nickel Loading 8
Chrysocolla as a Methanation Catalyst Support 9
Reaction Steps on Ni/SiO2 Catalysts 10
Potassium Promoters on Ni/SiO2 Catalysts 10
Potassium Promoters on TiO2 Catalysts 12
C18O Desorption from Ni/TiO2 12
Ni/TiO2: Effect of Reduction Temperature 13
Temperature-Programmed Decomposition 13
Catalytic Activity of Promoted Ni Powders 14
Changes in the K/Ni and K/SiO2 Ratios 14
Conclusions 15
Publications 17
Students and Visitors Working on Research 18
Appendix: Copies of Publications