Presentation Profile
Methods and application of surface area determination for research and quality control of Heterogeneous Catalysts
Currently Scheduled: 10/15/2019 - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Room: Hibiscus Room
Main Author
Rikki McDermott - Anton Paar
Abstract:
The importance of surface area in the research and manufacture of heterogeneous catalysts has long been known. The physical surface area, which is comprised of both the external surface and the surfaces within the pores present in the particle, is characterized using inert gas sorption, also known as Physisorption. Whereas, the reactive surface area is determined using chemically reactive gas sorption, called Chemisorption. This presentation will discuss both types of adsorption as well as common materials and test methods. Anton Paar’s series of adsorption analyzers (previously Quantachrome Instruments) provide the ability to perform rapid quality control checks as well as detailed high resolution analyses for both physisorption and chemisorption.
