platinum catalysis (VIDEO)

Vienna University of Technology

Caption

Two platinum atoms (white) are placed on an iron oxide surface. A carbon oxide (CO) molecule is attached to each of the platinum atoms. The iron oxide suddenly changes its structure, releasing an oxygen atom that the carbon oxide needs to form carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide molecule flies away.

Credit

TU wien

Usage Restrictions

none

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.