Interpreting reaction test results involves understanding several key metrics:
- Turnover Frequency (TOF): This measures the number of catalytic cycles per unit time per active site. It is a crucial parameter for comparing catalyst activity.
- Turnover Number (TON): This indicates the total number of reactions a single catalytic site can perform before deactivation.
- Selectivity: This is often reported as a percentage and indicates the proportion of the desired product relative to the total products formed.
- Yield: This measures the amount of desired product formed relative to the theoretical maximum amount.
