X-RAY-DIFFRACTION STUDY OF SUPPORTED BIMETALLIC CATALYSTS

The results of a x-ray diffraction study based on the radial distribut ion function for the atoms are generalized for highly dispersed suppor ted bimetallic catalysts. The effectiveness of this method (compared w ith other physical methods) is demonstrated for determination of the c omplex composition of bimetallic catalysts and assessment of the dispe rsity of the active component. The role of the support and the catalys t preparation method in formation of the phase composition of bimetall ic catalysts and dispersity of the active component is shown.