The mechanism of the catalytic action of platinum in the reactions 2Co + O2= 2Co2 and 2H2+ O2= 2H2O

THE MECHANISM OF THE CATALYTIC ACTION OF PLATINUM IN THE REACTIONS 2CO + 0, = 2C0, and 2H2+ 0, = aH,O. THE MECHANISM OF THE CATALYTIC ACTION OF PLATINUM IN THE REACTIONS 2CO + 0, = 2C0, and 2H2+ 0, = aH,O. BY IRVINGLANGMUIR. The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in contact with a platinum surface has