The influence of platinum on ceria sulfation has been studied using th
ermogravimetry and infrared spectroscopy. The same types of sulfate sp
ecies - surface and bulk-like species - are evidenced with or without
Pt. Pt does not modify the thermal stability of both types of sulfate.
It favors sulfate formation on low-surface-area CeO2 samples. The red
ucibility of sulfate by H-2 is promoted by Pt irrespective of the type
s of sulfate formed on ceria. H2S, which is formed by H-2 reduction of
sulfate, partly remains on the catalyst. It is adsorbed not only on t
he oxide but also on Pt. Sulfur poisoning of Pt has been shown by IR s
tudy of CO adsorption. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.