Catalysts are used in a myriad of industrial processes. Some common catalytic reactions include:
Hydrogenation: Addition of hydrogen to unsaturated bonds in organic compounds, often using metal catalysts like palladium or nickel. Oxidation: A reaction where a substrate reacts with oxygen, frequently facilitated by catalysts such as vanadium oxide in the production of sulfuric acid. Polymerization: Formation of polymers from monomers, often using Ziegler-Natta or metallocene catalysts.
