Catalysis of molecular hydrogen-molecular deuterium equilibration by the oxygen-doped silver/potassium system

Abstract

Metallic K does not enhance the rate of H2-D2 equilibration over Ag, but a very large promoting effect is found if the Ag is first covered with O2 and then contacted with K. The results of experiments performed in the absence of Ag suggest that this effect is due to an activation of potassium with oxygen