Tungstosilicic acid
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Silicotungstic acid is the most commonly encountered heteropoly acid
. It is widely used in heterogeneous catalysts
, notably in the Showa Denko process for the manufacture of acetic acid
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Heteropoly acid
A heteropoly acid is a class of acid made up of a particular combination of hydrogen and oxygen with certain metals and non-metals. This type of acid is frequently used as a re-usable acid catalyst in chemical reactions....
. It is widely used in heterogeneous catalysts
Heterogeneous catalysis
In chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis refers to the form of catalysis where the phase of the catalyst differs from that of the reactants. Phase here refers not only to solid, liquid, vs gas, but also immiscible liquids, e.g. oil and water. The great majority of practical heterogeneous catalysts...
, notably in the Showa Denko process for the manufacture of acetic acid
Acetic acid
Acetic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CO2H . It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid. Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar , and has a distinctive sour taste and pungent smell...
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