A typical TPO experiment involves the following steps:
1. Sample Preparation: The catalyst or material to be studied is placed in a reactor, usually a quartz or stainless steel tube. 2. Temperature Ramp: The sample is subjected to a controlled temperature increase, often ranging from room temperature to several hundred degrees Celsius. 3. Oxidizing Gas Flow: An oxidizing gas, such as oxygen or air, is flowed over the sample at a known rate. 4. Detection: The gases evolved during the oxidation process are monitored using detectors such as a mass spectrometer or an infrared (IR) analyzer.
