What is the Role of Moles in Heterogeneous Catalysis?
In heterogeneous catalysis, the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants, typically a solid catalyst with gaseous or liquid reactants. The number of moles of reactants adsorbed on the catalyst surface is critical for understanding the reaction mechanism. Techniques such as adsorption isotherms and surface area measurements rely on mole calculations to determine the coverage and interaction of reactants with the catalyst.
