Patent ID: 6306349
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A catalyst characterization apparatus, comprising:a dynamic flow chemical reactor comprising a reactor and a reactant/transfer gas supply source for supplying a reactant/transfer gas;a volumetric adsorption apparatus comprising a manifold, a standard volumetric tube, an adsorption gas supply source for supplying an adsorption gas, a high vacuum pump and an absolute pressure gauge; andcontrol means for alternatively flowing the reactant/transfer gas and the adsorption gas through the reactor,wherein:said reactor, said reactant/transfer gas supply source, said standard volumetric tube, said adsorption gas supply source, said high vacuum pump and said absolute pressure gauge are connected to said manifold andsaid control means is located on a tee between said reactor, said reactant/transfer gas supply source and said manifold.