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THE properties of alkali halides containing colour centres are in some respects similar to those of semi-conductors : it was therefore thought to be worth while to determine whether such alkali halides have any of the catalytic properties of semi-conductors. The oxidation of carbon monoxide was chosen as a test reaction, as this reaction is readily catalysed by semi-conductors at low temperatures1.
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GAY, I., HAYES, K. Catalytic Activity of Coloured Alkali Halides. Nature 190, 256–257 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/190256a0
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