XT 5% Iridium on Vulcan XC-72R Grade T
XT 5% Iridium on Vulcan XC-72R Grade T is a fine-powder catalyst made by Fuel Cells Etc for electrochemical devices and organic synthesis. Uses include the anode catalyst in direct formic acid, direct alcohol and alkaline fuel cells. It is also used for selective hydrogenation and fine-chemical synthesis.
Key specs
- Catalyst metal
- Iridium
- Catalyst type
- Carbon-supported metal
- Metal loading (wt%)
- 5%
- Catalyst support
- Vulcan XC-72R
- Grade
- T
- Physical form
- Fine powder
- BET surface area
- ~200–220 m²/g
- Crystallite size
- ~0.57 nm
- Average particle size
- ~34.53 µm
- Application
- Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), Direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC), Alkaline fuel cell, Chemical synthesis, Hydrogen generation / storage, PEM electrolyzer
XT 5% Iridium on Vulcan XC-72R Grade T
Sale price$215.00
Description
The XT 5% Iridium on Vulcan XC-72R Grade T catalyst manufactured by Fuel Cells Etc is a fine powder that can be used as an electrocatalyst in electrochemical devices and as a heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of various organics, such as:
- Formic Acid Oxidation: As the anode catalyst in direct formic acid fuel cells
- Methanol & Ethanol Oxidation: As the anode catalyst in direct alcohol fuel cells
- Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction: As the anode catalyst in alkaline fuel cells
- Chemoselective Hydrogenation of Nitroarenes: Reduction of chloro-nitroarenes or dinitrotoluene to amines while preserving halides or other groups
- Hydrogenation of Quinoline and Heteroaromatics: Effective for ring hydrogenation in pharmaceutical intermediates
- Transfer Hydrogenation: Using donors like isopropanol or formic acid for selective reduction of carbonyls, imines, or other groups in organic synthesis
- Deuteration & Hydrogen Isotope Exchange: C-H activation for selective deuterium labeling of pharmaceuticals and organics using D₂O or other sources
- Selective Hydrogenation of Unsaturated Compounds: Alkenes, alkynes, or α,β-unsaturated carbonyls with good control over over-reduction
- Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) of Biomass Derivatives: Conversion of furfural or related oxygenates to value-added chemicals/fuels
- Selective Oxidation of Alcohols or Aldehydes: Thermal catalytic oxidation to carbonyl compounds or acids
- CO Oxidation & Gas Purification: Removal of CO from hydrogen streams or environmental applications
- Fine Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Broad use in heterogeneous catalysis for intermediates; recyclable Ir/C reduces metal contamination vs. homogeneous systems
- Decomposition of Formic Acid: To H₂ and CO₂ for hydrogen storage/release applications
- Hydrogenation of Carbonyls: Ketones or aldehydes to alcohols under mild conditions
- Environmental Catalysis: VOC oxidation or pollutant remediation in gas or liquid phase
- Biomass Upgrading & Lignin Derivatives: Selective bond cleavage or stabilization
- and many other electrochemical and non-electrochemical end use cases
This product has a BET surface area of ~200-220 m²/gram. The average crystallite size for Ir nanoparticles is calculated as ~0.57 nm (amorphous or less than 1nm) for this product. The average particle size for this supported catalyst material is ~34.53 microns. Metal purity is >99.9% (3N), and the bulk density is ~0.25–0.35 g/cm³.
Request XT 5% Iridium on Vulcan XC-72R Grade T Technical Specification Sheet