An experimental method and an adequate theoretical model for the study
of H/D exchange on Ni supported catalysts are proposed. A satisfactor
y agreement between experimental measurements and theoretically calcul
ated data is obtained. The method can be applied to determine paramete
rs of a process such as the hydrogen content on metal, the hydrogen co
ntent on support, the equilibrium isotopic effects and the rate coeffi
cients of the H/D exchange between the involved phases. (C) 1997 Elsev
ier Science B.V.