Lindlar catalysts

A form of Lindlar catalyst — A heterogeneous catalyst consisting of palladium deposited on calcium carbonate which is then poisoned with various forms of lead or sulphur. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Lindlar catalyst
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