{"product_id":"xt-pt-20-xc-72r-grade-s","title":"XT 20% Platinum on Vulcan XC-72R Grade S","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe XT 20% Platinum on Vulcan XC-72R Grade S 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 the following examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the anode and cathode electrocatalysts for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. In fact, Pt\/C has been one of the most commonly used anode and\/or cathode electrocatalyst for membrane electrode assemblies used in the commercial H2\/Air PEM fuel cell stacks. Hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) is the main anode reaction. Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the main cathode reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the cathode electrocatalyst for proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers. Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is the main cathode reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the anode and cathode electrocatalysts for alkaline fuel cells (AEM-based or liquid alkaline electrolyte-based). Hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) is the main anode reaction. Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the main cathode reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the cathode electrocatalyst for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the main cathode reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the cathode electrocatalyst for direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs). Oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is the main cathode reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the working electrode catalysts in electrochemical gas sensors such as amperometric gas sensors for the detection of H2, O2, CO, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePt\/C modified electrodes to enhance signal in enzymatic sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the reference\/counter electrodes to establish a baseline or benchmark electrode via RDE for ORR, HOR, small-molecule oxidation, and durability testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the catalytic hydrogenation catalyst in organic synthesis such as hydrogenation of C=C, C≡C, C=O, nitriles, and heteroaromatic rings in pharma and fine-chem production; often as a cleaner alternative to Pd\/C in sensitive molecules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a catalyst for the reduction of nitroaromatics to aromatic amines such as hydrogenation of nitrobenzene and halogenated nitroaromatics to anilines and related intermediates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a catalyst for the hydrogenation\/dehalogenation of chlorinated aromatics such as hydrogenate and partially or fully dehalogenate chlorinated nitro- and amino-aromatics, relevant to both fine-chemistry and detoxification of legacy chlorinated compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a catalyst for the release of hydrogen from chemical hydrogen carriers such as dehydrogenation of dimethylamine–borane and similar carriers, enabling on-demand H₂ release in portable storage concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a catalyst for the continuous-flow hydrogenation systems for Pharma\/Fine Chemicals such as Pt\/C-packed flow reactors are increasingly used for safer, scalable, continuous hydrogenation of aromatic nitro compounds into high-value amines (pharma APIs, dyes, agrochemicals).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand many other electrochemical or non-electrochemical applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product has a BET surface area of ~180-200 m2\/gram. The average crystallite size for Pt nanoparticles is calculated as ~2.12 nm for this product. The average particle size for this supported catalyst material was measured as ~19.5 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical lead time is 5-7 days when this product is out of stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eRequest 20% Platinum on Vulcan XC-72R Grade S Technical Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Cells Etc","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49732621369603,"sku":"11080029","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":49732621402371,"sku":"11080030","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/6524\/3907\/files\/platinum-vulcan-carbon-fuel-cell-catalyst-500x500.jpg?v=1791409510","url":"https:\/\/fuelcellsetc.com\/products\/xt-pt-20-xc-72r-grade-s","provider":"Fuel Cells Etc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}