Answer to Question #309662 in General Chemistry for 09807

Question

Explain the phenomena or theory involve why certain actions affect the rate of reaction

using platinum in manufacturing nitric acid reduces the production cost

Answer 1

Platinum gauze is used as a catalyst in the manufacture of nitric acid by oxidation of ammonia. In the production process, part of the platinum is lost as fine dust, which is deposited on the internal reactor walls and cooling coils.