CH3CF3-nCln haloalkanes and CH2=CF2-nCln halo-olefins on γ-alumina catalysts: reactions, kinetics and adsorption

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-1139(95)03244-8

The heterogeneously catalyzed reactions of the haloalkane, CH3CF(3-n)Cln, and halo-olefin, CH2=CF(2-n)Cl(n), series have been studied on a γ-alumina catalyst and the experimental results compared with calculated thermodynamic data.The main reactions occurring in this system can be explained by the following reaction paths: dehydrohalogenation, hydrohalogenation, F/Cl and Cl/F exchange with hydrogen halides.Dismutation reactions which are observed in other halocarbon series are unimportant in this system.A survey of the dominant reactions is given.In addition, the kinetic behaviour of CH3CF2Cl on the γ-alumina catalyst and the adsorption of various halocarbons have been investigated.The isosteric enthalpies of adsorption demonstrate that the interaction between the haloalkanes and the solid surface is more dominant than simple condensation. - Keywords: Chlorofluorocarbons; γ-Alumina catalysts; Heterogeneous catalysis; Kinetics; Adsorption; Enthalpy of adsorption