There are several key differential methods commonly used in catalysis research:
1. Differential Rate Method: This involves measuring the rate of reaction at different concentrations of reactants. By plotting the rate against concentration, one can determine the order of the reaction with respect to each reactant.
2. Integral Method: Although not strictly a differential method, it is often used in conjunction with differential techniques. It involves integrating the rate equations to find the relationship between concentration and time.
3. Differential Reactor Method: This method employs a reactor where the conversion is kept low to ensure that the rate of reaction can be approximated as constant throughout the reactor. This simplifies the analysis and helps in determining the rate constant.
