The preparation and catalytic properties of mixed Fe-Mo-W catalyst toward m
ethanol oxidation are investigated. Mossbauer spectroscopy, X-ray diffracti
on and chemical studies revealed the formation of two types of solid soluti
ons with compositions Fe-2(MoxW1-xO4)(3) and (MoxW1-x)O-3. The solid soluti
ons formed are characterized by high activity and selectivity upon methanol
oxidation and are of interest in view of their practical application. (C)
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