How Do Close Boiling Points Affect Catalyst Performance?
Catalysts are often designed to operate optimally at certain temperatures. When dealing with mixtures of compounds with close boiling points, maintaining the ideal operating conditions can become challenging. Fluctuations in temperature due to these closely spaced boiling points can lead to deactivation of the catalyst or a reduction in its efficiency. Moreover, the presence of similar compounds can lead to competitive adsorption on the catalyst surface, further complicating the reaction dynamics.
