What are Some Examples of Chemisorption in Catalysis?
A classic example of chemisorption in catalysis is the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis. In this process, nitrogen and hydrogen gases chemisorb onto a metal catalyst, typically iron, where they dissociate and form ammonia. Another example is the hydrogenation of ethene over a platinum catalyst, where ethene chemisorbs onto the platinum surface, facilitating its hydrogenation to ethane.
