Kinetics of Aging Process on Reduced Ag Exchanged Mordenite in Dry Air
and Humid Air
Abstract
Aging effects of off-gas streams including dry air and humid air on
reduced silver exchanged mordenite (Ag0Z) were
studied. Aged Ag0Z was prepared by exposing
Ag0Z to dry air and humid air at different aging
temperatures, time, and water vapor concentrations. Iodine loading
capacity on the aged Ag0Z was obtained through a
continuous-flow adsorption system. Significant iodine loading capacity
losses were observed after the Ag0Z was exposed to dry
air and humid air. Physical and chemical analyses were conducted to
observe the physical and chemical changes of Ag0Z
after being aged. From iodine adsorption data and sample analyses, it
was found that iodine loading capacity on the aged
Ag0Z in dry air and humid air decreases with
increasing aging temperatures, time and water vapor concentrations. The
pseudo reaction model describes experimental data well and the oxidation
of Ag0 is the rate determining step in the aging
process.