CORDIERITE-BASED CATALYTIC BEDS FOR 98% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

A new type of catalyst system for use in decomposing hydrogen peroxide was studied. The catalyst system was composed of sodium permanganate loaded onto a cordierite-based ceramic material that had not previously been used in this manner. Both immersion tests and full engine flow tests were conducted for a variety of configurations and preparation procedures. One type of catalyst bed had good performance, at approximately 94% C* efficiency. The performance of the other catalyst beds was between 40% and 70%. Nomenclature