Calorimetric Measurements of Heats of Adsorption on Single Crystal Surfaces

The first calorimeter capable of measuring heats of adsorption of reactive gases on low area single crystal surfaces has been developed in our laboratory. The calorimeter utilizes a bead thermistor to measure the energy released when gas adsorbs on a single-crystal sample. The apparatus is capable of measuring energy releases on the sample as small as 15 to 20 microcalories. This new apparatus has been utilized to measure the heat of adsorption of carbon monoxide and ethylene on clean and adsorbate covered Pt(111).

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemical Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Kyser, Dale Anthony

Contributors dc:contributor

• Masel, R.I.

• Engineering, Chemical

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8803098

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/69785