520705

Platinum on alumina

extent of labeling: 0.5 wt. % loading, spheres

• Synonym(s): ESCAT^™ 226, Pt/Al₂O₃
• NACRES: NA.22
• PubChem Substance ID: 24874161
• UNSPSC Code: 12161600
• EC Number: 215-691-6
• MDL number: MFCD00011179

Properties

• form: spheres
• Quality Segment: 100
• reaction suitability: core: platinum, reagent type: catalyst
• sustainability: Sustainability features
• extent of labeling: 0.5 wt. % loading
• SMILES string: [Pt]
• InChI: 1S/Pt
• InChI key: BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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Application

Catalyst for:

• In-situ ion exchange preparation of platinum-carbon nanotubes electrode
• PtRu nanoparticles supported on nitrogen-doped porous carbon for use in fuel cells
• Producing hydrogen from methylcyclohexane
• Microfibrous structured catalytic packings for miniature methanol fuel processors

Used for:

• Self-assembled monolayer of graphene-platinum counter electrode for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells
• Borohydride interaction with metal surfaces

Platinum on alumina (Pt/Al₂O₃) (0.5 wt. % loading, spheres) can be used as a catalyst for a variety of applications, such as:

• in the hydrodechlorination of chlorobenzenes
• oxidation, reduction, and decomposition
• in methanol steam reforming
• hydrocarbon combustion

Legal Information

ESCAT is a trademark of BASF Catalysts, LLC

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• PPE (personal protective equipment): Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)