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Table 2 Catalytic activity of MoS 2 samples

From: Influence of decomposition time and H2 pressure on properties of unsupported ammonium tetrathiomolybdate-derived MoS2 catalysts

Pressure (psig)

20

500

1,000

Time (h)

   

3

1.7 (0)

5.8 (1.4)

12.0 (1.7)

5

5.8 (0)

12.0 (2.8)

15.0 (2.0)

7

7.7 (0)

10.0 (1.2)

5.2 (1.3)

  1. Catalytic activity of MoS2 samples defined as % conversion of DBT in hexadecane at 573 K, 500 psig (H2), for 3 h. Values in parentheses represent the % of total conversion which is attributable to hydrogenated DBT (HYD).