Question

Name a catalyst used in contact process.

Answer 1

Answer:

The contact process is the current method of producing sulfuric acid in the high concentrations needed for industrial processes. Platinum used to be the catalyst for this reaction; however, as it is susceptible to reacting with arsenic impurities in the sulfur feedstock, vanadium(V) oxide (V2O5) is now preferred.

Answer 2

Answer:

V2O5 (s) ( Vanadium Pentoxide) is used in CONTACT PROCESS.