Catalyst

Catalyst

Solids, liquids, or gases, which in small percentages accelerate or enable the reaction of two or more other chemicals without themselves being consumed itself in the reaction. Sometimes the catalysts react momentarily with the other chemicals, creating conditions that permit the desired reaction to take place.

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Industry/Domain: Energy
Category: Petrochemical products
Company: Chevron Phillips Chemical
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