Table 1.
Specific surface area and total pore volume of NiMo-alumina catalysts and change of oxidation state during their reduction.
| Sample | Note | SBET, m2 g−1 | Vtotal, cm3 g−1 | Δ, H2-TPR* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina | Support | 296 | 0.4772 | - |
| NiMo-OE | Organic precursors, ethanol | 257 | 0.3765 | 3.49 |
| NiMo-OW | Organic precursors, water | 244 | 0.3486 | 2.44 |
| NiMo-IW | Inorganic precursors, water | 137 | 0.2268 | 6.67 |
change of oxidation state calculated from the total hydrogen consumption.