Controlled decrease of acid strength by orthophosphoric acid on ZSM5

J. A. Lercher, G. Rumplmayr

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Abstract

H3PO4 was used to decrease the acid strength of ZSM5. The effects of increasing amounts of phosphorus were studied by SEM, i.r. spectroscopy and t.p.d.. Phosphorous converts strong Bronsted acid sites into weak Bronsted acid sites without changing the overall acid-base properties. The degree of conversion was monitored by the t.p.d. maxima of base molecules desorbing from Bronsted acid sites. A model for the surface structure of the modifier is proposed and discussed in terms of electronic and structural consequences. The morphology of the crystals was found to change only slightly up to 5 w% P. Higher loadings cause deposition of plates on the surfaces of the crystals.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215-222
Number of pages8
JournalApplied Catalysis
Volume25
Issue number1-2 C
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Aug 1986
Externally publishedYes

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