Gas diffusion with chemical reaction in porous solids

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Abstract
The nature of the diffusive mechanisms in the pore spaces of catalytic solids is briefly reviewed, and the effective diffusion coefficient is discussed. Binary diffusion equations, including a general expression covering all modes of diffusion, are given. Using the general diffusion equation together with first order reaction, a solution for isothermal conditions and slab type geometry is found, applicable to all modes of diffusion, with or without volume change on reaction. The extension of this solution to other pellet shapes and to second order reactions is discussed.The measurement of diffusion rates in porous solids is considered, and the interpretation of such measurements in terms of effective diffusion coefficients is clarified by means of the general diffusion equation. Methods of determining effective diffusion coefficients other than by direct diffusion measurements are discussed, and, in particular, a forced flow technique is reviewed.

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