The applicability of the Dubinin-Radushkevich equation to the very low pressure region of isotherms of various microporous solids

P. Lodewyckx, L. Verhoeven

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Abstract

Over the years there has been a lot of debate conceming the applicability of the Dubinin-Radushkevich equation on the very low pressure region of isotherms of microporous solids. The experimental downward deviation of the DR-plot for very low pressures is generally attributed to kinetic barriers, especially in the case of nitrogen adsorption at 77K. This low pressure region of isotherms of various adsorbents can be fitted with the Langmuir equation. Hence it is shown that the downward deviation is not due to experimental factors but reflects a different adsorption mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)731-735
Number of pages5
JournalStudies in Surface Science and Catalysis
Volume144
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

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