Which catalyst is used in Ostwald’s process for the manufacture of nitric acid?
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platinum
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During ostwald process ammonia is converted to nitric acid in 2 stages. It is oxidized by heating with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst such as platinum with 10% rhodium, platinum metal on fused silica wool, copper or nickel, to form nitric oxide (nitrogen(II) oxide) and water/steam
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