Some fluoride opal glass surfaces, when exposed to the normal atmosphere selectively, adsorb carbon dioxide and convert it to an organic compound. The organic compound was characterised and identified to be sodium formate. Probable reactions leading to the formation of the compounds are proposed. These reactions have possible implications in the development of environmentally benign processes for synthesis of organic chemicals.
Origin
University Of Dayton Research Inst, Usa
Journal Title
Trans Indian Ceram Soc 53 4 1994 95-98
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 950