Kinetics of the catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide over oxide catalysts

The kinetics of the oxidation of carbon monoxide over five commercially available oxide catalysts have been determined at CO concentrations of 4–15 mol% and initial temperatures up to 170°C. The reaction showed a fractional dependence on the concentration of CO and was inhibited by CO2. From an analysis of the data a Langmuir-Hinshelwood reaction scheme is proposed.