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Ammonia,
catalytic oxidation, in HNO3 plant	122
decomposition at low pressures, a	74
decomposition on evaporated metal films, a	115
Anodic Protection,
in chemical industry, a	117
in sulphonation plant, a	117
Pt electrodes for	17, 86
study of conditions for, a	116
Aromatic Hydrocarbons, production of	99
Boric Oxide, in glass, determination of, a	73
Bursting Discs, protection of chemical plant, a	156
Bushings, Rh-Pt, for glass fibre manufacture	48
Carbon Monoxide Exchange, of Fe carbonyls, a	76
Catalysis, Second International Congress	141
Catalysts,
in petroleum industry, new USA patents, a	116
OsO4, oxidations in alkaline media, a	114
oxidation of pyrene, a	75
promotion of oxidation with H2O2, a	75
Palladium, bonding energy of, a	154
colloidal, hydrogenation of aromatic nitrocompounds, a	36
combination of hydrogen & oxygen, a	74
hydrogen absorption & hydrogen- C2H4 combination, a	74
Pd/AI2Os, adsorption of hydrogen on, a	112
structure & action, a	75
gasoline reforming, a	76
Pd/Al2O3/HF, gasoline reforming, a	76
Pd/AI2O;,/SiO2, gasoline reforming, a	116
Pd/BaSO„ hydrogenation of vinylacetylene, a	154
sorption of hydrogen in, a	71
Pd/CaCOa, hydrogenation of acetylcnic compounds, a	75
hydrogenation of benzoquinonc, a	74, 153
reduction of 7-bromosteroids with H3, a	154
Pd/C, hydrogenation of fatty oils, a	115
hydrogenation of phenylcarbinols, a	153
hydrogenation of phenylcarbonyl com- pounds, kinetics, a	154
preparation of N,N-dimethylhydrazine, a	115
substrate-specific & stereospecific centres, a	154
Pd/Nylon, hydrogenation	10
Pd/polyvinyl alcohol, hydrogenation of vinylacetylene, a	154
Pd/SiO2, hydrogenation of C6H6, a	37
Pd/SiO2 gel, hydrogenation of vinylacetylene, a	154, 155
Pd/silk, decarboxylation of oxaloacetic acid, a	75
hydrogenation	10
Pd/ThO2, hydrogen-oxygen recombination, a	155
PdCl2, reactions with olefinic compounds, a	35
reduction of FeCl3, a	36
Pd-Au, hydrogenation of C6H6, a	155
Pd-Ag, combination of hydrogen & oxygen, a	74
hydrogen absorption & hydrogen-C2H4, combination, a	74
Pd-Ag/SiO2, activity of, a	75
Pd-Pt, hydrogenation of C6H6, a	36
Pd-Rh-Pt, in HNO3 manufacture, a	36
Platinum, bonding energy of, a	154
CO exchange of Fe carbonyls, a	76
colloidal, for glass nucleation, a	117
decomposition of NH3 a	74
film, decomposition of C6H13NH2, a	116
hydrogen isotope exchange, a	155
hydrogenation of benzoquinone, a	74, 153
in H2 + N2O reaction, a	75
isomerisation processes, a	76
Platforming section of Gilsonite process, a	116
poisoning in reforming, a	156
Powerforming	110
regenerative reforming, a	36
role of oxide supports in hydrogenation, a	153
surface area of	92
volatilisation during combustion of air or air-CH„ a	37
Platinum Metals, decomposition of NH3, a	115
industrial uses, a	156
reduction of tail gases in HNO3, plant,	122
review of recent papers	141
synthesis of diamond, a	37
on C, hydrogenation of ketones, a	115
Pt/Al2O3, dehydrogenation of cyclohexane, a	115
electrical conductivity & catalytic properties, a	76
high temperature changes in Al2O3 structure & activity, a	153
hydrogenolysis of cyclopentane hydrocarbons, a	156
oil refinery heat recovery, a	76
oxidation of phenoxyethanol, a	155
petroleum reforming in U.S.S.R.	99
Pt/Al2O3/Cl, hydrogenation of olefins, a	35
Pt/Al2O3/SiO2, hydrogenation of olefins, a	35
oxidation of phenoxyethanol, a	155
Pt/AI2O3/Cl/F, isomerisation of n-paraffins, a	116
Pt/C, BET surface area of, a	113
dehydrogenation of petroleum fractions, a	76
determination of oxygen in naphthas, a	114
electron spin resonance & electrical resistivity, of a	113
hydrogenation of phenylcarbinols, a	153
low-temperature dehydrogenation of straight-run gasolines, a	77
oxidation of phenoxyethanol, a	155
oxidation of primary & secondary hydroxy-compounds, a	155
Pt/pumice, oxidation of phenoxyethanol, a	155
Platinum Alloys, oxidation of waste gases from enamelling ovens, a	37
PtO, electrical conductivity & catalytic properties, a	76
Pt/O/Al2O3, electrical conductivity & catalytic properties, a	76
PtO2, hydrogenation, effect of metallic salts as promoters, a	74
hydrogenation of hydroxybenzenes, a	156
oxidation of primary & secondary hydroxy-compounds, a	155
PtO2/RhO2, hydrogenation of aromatic compounds, a	155
Rhodium, colloidal, hydrogenation of aromatic nitrocompounds, a	36
Rh/Al2O3, adsorption of hydrogen on, a	112
deuteration of tetrahydrofuran, a	75
hydrogenation of hydroxybenzenes, a	156
hydrogenation of nitriles, a	153
RhCl3, reduction of FeCl3, a	76
Rh-Pt, gauze, in HNO3 manufacture	122
in HNO3 manufacture, a	36, 114
Ru, Rh & Ir, survey of properties, bibliography	93
Ru Complexes, decomposition of H2O2, a	35, 36
RuO2, oxidation of pyrene, a	75
Cathodic Protection, Pt anodes for, a	77
platinised Pb anodes for, a	75
platinised Ti anodes for, a	77, 101
Corrosion, of Fe & steel, inhibition by OsO4, a	72
Deuterium, reaction with tetrahydrofuran, a	75
Diamond, synthesis of, a	37
Diffusion Cells, Pd-Ag, for hydrogen purification	130
Electrical Contacts,
contamination by layers of organic origin, a	77
electroplated on Ge & Si, a	73
Pd alloy, in high-speed switching relays, a	117
Rh-plated, in uniselectors	65
Electrodeposition of,
Palladium, in printed circuits	12
Platinum, heavy & bright deposits	56
on Ge & Si, a	73
Rhodium, on uniselector contacts	65
on Ge & Si, a	73
Electrodes, β-Pd-H, electrolytically charged, a	151
Palladium, in titrimetry, a	35
overvoltage & hydrogen diffusion through, a	73
Platinum, anodes, designs for cathodic protection, a	77
attack during a.c. electrolysis, a	72
cathodes, in anodic protection	86, 116, 117
passivation of steels	17
combination of hydrogen & oxygen on, a	34
effect of surface preparation on cathodic processes, a	34
hydrogen overvoltage on, a	34
impedance of, a	34
in leak detectors	143
in the solion	42
Hg coated, influence on electrode processes, a	114
platinised, hydrogen oxidation at, a	152
oxidation of C2H3OH, a	114
Pt/Pb anodes, for cathodic protection, a	77
Pt/Ta, anodic behaviour in low conductivity electrolytes	15
new types, a	152
Pt/Ti, anodes, for cathodic protection	77, 101
anodic behaviour in low conductivity electrolytes	15
Rhodium, hydrogen overvoltage on, a	152
Furnace, Pt-wound, for determination of coal ash fusibility	100
Rh-Pt, use in neutral or oxidising almospheres, a	153
Fuse Wire, Pd-clad Al	85
Gas Chromatography, use of Pd/quartz, a	73
Gas Recombination, catalytic, hydrogen-oxygen, a	155
Glass, fibre manufacture	48
high temperature viscosity measurement, a	74
lithium silicate, effect of Pt on crystallisation, a	37
Pd-coated, diffusion of hydrogen through, a	33
Na2Si2O6, effect of Pt on crystallisation, a	37
uses of Pt in production of	2, 48
wetting of noble metals by, a	77
Hydrogen,
absorption by Pd, a	33
effects of γ-radiation on, a	113
absorption by Pd & Pd-Ag alloys, a	74
absorption by Pd-Pt alloys, a	112
absorption by Pd-Ag alloys, a	113
adsorption by Pd in contact with H2SO4 solution, a	113
adsorption on Pt black, a	112
combination with C2H4 on Pd & Pd-Ag alloys, a	74
diffusion through Pd, a	113, 152
diffusion through Pd-coated quartz glass, a	33
diffusion through Pd membranes, a	33
isotope exchange, a	155
overvoltage on bright Pt, a	34
sorption in aqueous suspension of Pd/BaSO4, a	71
Hydrogenation,
of aromatic compounds, a	155
of aromatic nitrocompounds, a	36
of C6H6, a	36,155
of benzoquinone, a	74, 153
of fatty oils, a	115
of hydroxybenzenes, a	156
of ketones, a	115
of nitriles, a	153
of olefins, a	35
of phenylcarbinols, a	153
of phenylcarbonyl compounds, a	154
of vinylacetylene, a	154, 155
Hydrogen Peroxide, decomposition, a	35, 36
Iridium,
catalytic properties, literature survey	93
melting point, hardness & ductility of	31
tensile strength & ductility at high temperatures	94
Iridium Alloys,
Iridium-Gold, constitution, & properties, a	111
Iridium-Platinum, physical properties	66
Iridium-Silver, constitution & properties, a	111
Leak Detection, of halogen ions	143
use of Pd disc, a	73
Nitric Acid Manufacture, modern developments, a	114
present state & development in U.S.S.R., a	36
Osmium, physical properties	31
Osmium-Molybdenum Alloys, constitution & properties, a	34
Osmium Tetroxide, as corrosion inhibitor, a	72
Oxidation,
Of CaHsOH, use of platinised Pt electrodes, a	114
of organic compounds, liquid phase, a	155
of primary & secondary hydroxy-compounds, a	155
of waste gases from enamelling ovens, a	37
Oxycat, heat recovery from refinery gases, a	76
absorption of hydrogen, effects of T-radiation on, a	113
in aqueous solution, a	33
adsorption of hydrogen on, a	111
elastic constants of, a	152
membranes, diffusion of hydrogen through, a	33
occlusion of hydrogen in contact with H2SO4 solution, a	113
on quartz, hydrogen-deuterium separation, a	73
permeation of & diffusion of hydrogen through, a	113, 152
Pirani gauge, a	73
use in leak detection, a	73
Palladium Alloys,
Palladium-Cadmium, solubility data, a	32
Palladium-Copper, effect of plastic deformation on resistivity, a	12
Palladium-Copper-Chromium, constitution, a	150
Palladium-Deuterium, pressure- concentration-temperature relationships	132
Palladium-Gallium, constitution, a	32
Palladium-Gold, physical properties	66
Palladium-Hydrogen, β-Pd-H, electrode potentials & relative resistance, a	151
effect of surface-to-volume ratio on charging time, a	33
electrode potentials, a	34
equilibrium at high pressures & temperatures, a	113
pressure-concentration-temperature relationships	132
temperature coefficient of resistance of, a	112
Palladium-Indium, constitution, a	70
Palladium-Iron, constitution, a	32
hydrogenated, magnetic properties of, a	34
magnetic properties, a	151
Palladium-Iron-Cobalt, constitution, a	70
Palladium-Magnesium, constitution & crystallographic structure, a	111
Palladium-Manganese, constitution, a	71
Palladium-Nickel, use in high temperature brazing	140
Palladium-Platinum, hydrogen absorption by, a	112
Palladium-Ruthenium, constitution	32,104
Palladium-Silver,
absorption of hydrogen by, a	113
thermodynamic properties, a	150
use in hydrogen diffusion cells	130
Palladium-Silver-Chromium, constitution, a	150
Palladium-Tin, constitution, a	32, 70
Palladium-Titanium, corrosion resistance	59
Palladium-Uranium-Cadmium, solubility data, a	32
Palladium-Zirconium, constitution & properties, a	32, 72
high temperature water corrosion resistance, a	72
Petroleum Refining,
catalyst poisons removal, a	116
Gilsonite process, a	116
low temperature dehydrogenation, a	77
Platforming in Germany, a	76
Powerforming in Esso refinery, Cologne	110
regenerative reforming, a	36
reforming in U.S.S.R.	99
reforming of Volga-Ural gasoline, a	116
Platinum,
bath, use in determination of oxygen in Ti alloys, a	35
black, preparation of, a	112
chalice of Pope Pius VI	68
cladding of Rh & Ir, a	152
cores for oxide cathodes, a	117
corrosion in HBr, effect of ce-activity, a	33
coupled with Ti, passivation effect	59
effect on crystallisation of glass, a	37
filament in electron microscope, a	114
history of deposits in New Granada	27
ignition filament in C- determinations, a	73
oxidation of surface, a	112
point defects in, a	151
pyrolysis tube, determination of B2O3, a	73
volatilisation during combustion of air or air-CH4, a	37
Platinum Alloys,
Platinum-Beryllium, wetting by molten glass, a	77
Platinum-Cobalt, ordering in, a	72
Platinum-Cobalt-Nickel, ordering in, a	151
Platinum-Copper, resistance wire	11
Platinum-Gold, for laboratory apparatus, a	35
wetting by molten glass, a	11
Platinum-Gold-Silver, brushes	11
Platinum-Iridium, constitution & properties	18, 66
Platinum-Iron, constitution, a	33
effect of atomic ordering, a	71
Platinum-Molybdenum, constitution & properties, a	70
Platinum-Palladium, hydrogen absorption & electrical resistance of, a	112
Platinum-Rhodium, resistance wire	11
thermal expansion	138
wetting by molten glass, a	77
Platinum-Uranium, composition, a	150
crystal structure of UPU, a	71
Platinum-Metal Alloys, with Co & Ni, magnetisation of, `a	151
with Ti, corrosion resistance	59
Platinum Metals, borides of, structure, a	150
gaseous oxides of, thermodynamics of, a	112
industrial uses of, a.	150
oxide complexes of, a	71
phosphides of, a	71
physical & chemical properties	144
properties, a bibliography	91
properties & uses of, a	114
wetting by molten glass, a	77
Platinum Oxide, decomposition of, a	112
Platinum-Zinc Couple, in alkaline solutions, a	72
Printed Circuits, Pd plating of	12
Probe, Pt-tipped, for glass level measurement, a	117
Pyrene, oxidation of, a	75
Resistance Thermometers, modern developments, a	157
platinum, for high temperatures	102, 118
Rhodium,
adsorption of hydrogen on, a	112
catalytic properties, literature survey	93
Rhodium Alloys,
Rhodium-Bismuth, Bi4Rh, a	70
Rhodium-Gold, constitution & properties, a	111
Rhodium-Manganese, constitution, a	71
Rhodium-Molybdenum, constitution, a	151
Rhodium-Platinum, thermal expansion data, a	138
Rhodium-Silicon, structure, a	150
Rhodium-Silver, constitution & properties, a	111
Ruthenium,
catalytic properties, literature survey	93
fabrication & properties, a	71
physical properties	31
Ruthenium Alloys,	Page
Ruthenium-Gold, constitution & properties, a	70
Ruthenium-Manganese, constitution, a	71
Ruthenium-Palladium, constitution	32, 104
Ruthenium-Silver, constitution & properties, a	70
Ruthenium Tetrachloride, preparation, a	71
Solion, design & operating principles of	42, 78
Steel, stainless, increased corrosion resistance	149
Temperature Control, in glass production	2
Temperature Measurement,
in glass production	2, 117
in heat exchanger tube, a	118
in steel foundry, a	156
of cathode-ray tubes, a	118
of molten U, a	38
techniques, a	38
Thermionic Valves, use of Pt-clad Mo wire in	82
Thermocouples,
metal-clad	127
Palladium-Gold: Iridium-Platinum, Pallador, properties	66
Platinum: Rhodium-Platinum,
effects of radiation on, a	118
for cathode temperature measurement, a	118
in fibre glass production, a	117
travelling, a	118
use in casting U, a	38
use in glass-melting furnaces, a	117
use in steel foundry, a	156
Titanium, passivation of	59
Tritium, for reduction of 7α-bromosteroids, a	154
Toluene, preparation from petroleum fractions, a	76