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Catalytic behavior of magnesium-copper intermetallic compound

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Catalytic behavior of a magnesium-copper intermetallic alloy, Mg2Cu, in the hydrogenation of acetone has been studied in the temperature range of 393–423 K. A continuous flow type reaction was employed. Mg2Cu showed good catalytic activity with 2-propanol as the only product. A plausible mechanism for the mode of adsorption of acetone is proposed.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, 600 036, Madras, India

    R. Valarivan, C. N. Pillai & C. S. Swamy

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Valarivan, R., Pillai, C.N. & Swamy, C.S. Catalytic behavior of magnesium-copper intermetallic compound. React Kinet Catal Lett 53, 419–428 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02073051

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