Activity of ruthenium hydrogenation catalysts in copper(II) formate decomposition

Abstract

Charcoal‐, silica‐, alumina‐ and titanium(IV) oxide‐supported ruthenium catalysts, prepared by conventional impregnation and incipient wetness methods from a ruthenium(III) oxide precursor were tested in copper(II) formate decomposition in aqueous solution. Such a reaction was found to be an efficient and simple activity test of charcoal‐supported catalysts. The application of this reaction for a bimetallic ruthenium–copper catalyst preparation was also suggested. Experimental results were compared with those obtained using commercial catalysts and ruthenium black.