An investigation has been made of the activation of copper by successive oxidation and reduction with hydrogen. Reduction with carbon monoxide causes deactivation of the surface. The heats of ...
In this reaction, carbon is oxidised because it gains oxygen. At the same time, copper oxide is reduced because oxygen is removed from it.
IN experimental work on the oxidation of metals the preparation of specimens is directed to the removal of contaminants such as grease, the production of a consistently smooth or rough surface and the ...