AQA Science 4.6
- Created by: Ross Hill
- Created on: 25-03-13 15:44
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- 4.6- Catalysts in Action
- Catalysts are used in industry to increase the rate of reactions and reduce energy costs
- Traditional Catalysts are often transition metals or their compounds
- Benefits of Catalysts in Industry
- Reduce energy needed
- Reduces cost
- Reduces fuel used
- Reduces Pollution
- Reduce energy needed
- Modern Catalysts are being developed in industry which result in less waste and are safer for their environment
- Disadvantages of Transition metal Catalysts
- Toxic
- Expensive
- Areas of Research
- Nanoscience
- Enzymes
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