Abstract:
We studied the ultimate oxygen storage capacity (OSC) of a model catalyst 0.7%wt.Pt/ x%wt.CeO2/ Al2O3. Determination of OSC was made by contacting the catalyst with CO for one second. We found that the catalyst oxygen stored per mole of CeO2 increased up to a ceria loading of 10%. For loadings higher than 10%wt of ceria, the catalyst OSC decreased. From the combination of the OSC and its BET and XRD results, the OSC decreasing is caused by the loss of ceria which fills and blocks in alumina pores. The results show the role of chemisorbed oxygen in a oxygen storage capacity.
