support

of a catalyst
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S06147
In multiphase catalysts, the active catalytic material is often present as the minor component dispersed upon a support sometimes called a @C00859@. The support may be catalytically @I03026@ but it may contribute to the overall catalytic activity.
Source:
PAC, 1976, 46, 71. (Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis) on page 79 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'support' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.S06147 RIS BibTex EndNote
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