Oxidation of NO in the Presence of Kerosene Vapor

Abstract

It was observed, that NO was oxidized on the heating borosilicate glass (Pyrex) and the phenomenon was further enhanced in the presence of kerosene vapor, which consisted of mainly saturated hydrocarbons (C₇-C₁₆). The oxidation efficiency was increased with temperature and reached the maximum value at nearly 400°C, while it was monotonously increased with oxygen pressure.
These phenomena were also observed with the other reaction tubes, fused quartz and soda lime glass. The order of the reactivity is as follows, Pyrex>soda lime glass≥fused quartz