What Types of Raw Materials are Used in Catalysis?
Catalysts can be derived from a variety of raw materials, including:
- Metals: Precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium are commonly used in catalytic converters and other applications. Base metals such as nickel and cobalt also find extensive use. - Metal Oxides: These include oxides of metals like titanium, zirconium, and aluminum, which are often used as supports for the active catalyst. - Zeolites: These are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals used in hydrocracking and fluid catalytic cracking processes. - Enzymes: Biological catalysts sourced from natural organisms are used in bio-catalysis for pharmaceutical and biochemical applications.
