ISOTOPIC EQUILIBRATION REACTION OF DINITROGEN OVER RANEY RUTHENIUM WITH AND WITHOUT POTASSIUM

Abstract
Turn over frequency (TOF) of isotopic equilibration reaction of N2 over Raney-Ru was as high as those over supported Ru catalysts with K, showing the striking effectiveness of the residual Al metal as a chemical promoter. Raney-Ru when promoted with K had the highest TOF for this reaction among the data so far reported.