Abstract
Acid and base strength of alumina magnesia mixed oxides was investigated by adsorption of various molecules. The change of the i.r. spectra of acetone, pyridine and carbon dioxide after adsorption was used to estimate the strength of Lewis acid and base sites which interacted with the adsorbed molecules. Gutmann's electron pair donor acceptor model served to explain the shifts of the i.r. bands. The strength of the acid sites decreased that of the basic sites increased with increasing magnesia content. While three different kinds of Lewis acid sites were observed (OH groups, Mg2+ and Al3+ cations) only one kind of Lewis base sites (oxygen) was detected.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 25-31 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | C |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |