Heterogeneous Catalyst
What is Heterogeneous Catalyst?
A heterogeneous catalyst is a catalyst that exists in a different phase from the reactants, most commonly a solid catalyst acting on liquid or gas-phase reactants. The reaction occurs at the catalyst's surface, where reactant molecules adsorb, react, and the products desorb. Examples include iron in the Haber process, vanadium pentoxide in the Contact process, and platinum in catalytic converters.
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A heterogeneous catalyst is a catalyst that exists in a different phase from the reactants, most commonly a solid catalyst acting on liquid or gas-phase reactants. The reaction occurs at the catalyst's surface, where reactant molecules adsorb, react, and the products desorb. Examples include iron in the Haber process, vanadium pentoxide in the Contact process, and platinum in catalytic converters.