The results slowed that, with the addition of CaF2, to Sm2O3, the cata
lytic properties for OCM were apparently improved. XRD analysis of the
fresh catalysts revealed the existence of SmOF in 20%-80% CaF2/Sm2O3.
XPS and IR spectra of O-2-pre adsorbed CaF2/Sm2O3 samples taken at ro
om temperature indicated the presence of O-2(2-) and O-2(-) species. O
-2(-) species could also be detected over 20%CaF2/Sm2O3 at 500 degrees
C in situ IR spectroscopy, but it vanished over the Sm2O3 at the same
temperature.