A novel CO conversion catalyst, Sm2CU2/3Nb4/3O7 With a pyrochlore stru
cture, has been synthesized. Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide on
the catalyst can occur at about 50 degrees C. The conversion efficien
cy will be close to 100% at near 300 degrees C. Sm2CU2/3Nb4/3O7 is an
insulator. The possible effect of variation of the valence states of S
m, Cu and Nb ions in the compound on the oxidation reaction of carbon
monoxide has also teen discussed.