What Are the Common Parameters Measured in Catalysis?
Several key parameters are measured to evaluate catalyst performance:
1. Activity: This measures the rate at which a catalyst converts reactants to products. It is often expressed as turnover frequency (TOF) or specific reaction rate. 2. Selectivity: It indicates the catalyst's ability to direct the reaction towards a specific product among several possible outcomes. 3. Conversion: The proportion of reactant transformed into the desired product. 4. Yield: The amount of desired product formed relative to the theoretical maximum. 5. Lifetime/Stability: The duration a catalyst remains active before deactivation.
