Platinum-on-graphite catalysts and the use thereof

Abstract

A platinum-on-graphite catalyst having a platinum content of from 0.01 to 5% w/w, wherein the graphite support has a particle size of from 1 to 600 .mu.m and the following particle size distribution: ______________________________________ 183 to 600 .mu.m 15% v/v .+-. 15% absolute 68.3 to 183 .mu.m 30% v/v .+-. 20% 31.0 to 68.3 .mu.m 25% v/v .+-. 20% 17.1 to 31.0 .mu.m 15% v/v .+-. 10% 5.2 to 17.1 .mu.m 12% v/v .+-. 10% .sup. <5.2 .mu.m 5% v/v .+-. 5%. ______________________________________

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