Cerium oxide with pores having a lamellar structure, preparation method therefor and use thereof in catalysis

摘要

PCT No. PCT/FR96/01918 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 1, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 1, 1999 PCT Filed Dec. 3, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/20772 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 12, 1997A cerium oxide with pores having a uniform lamellar structure. The pores may be at least partially arranged in substantially parallel directions and may also extend throughout the grain. The method for preparing said cerium oxide comprises heat treating a compound that essentially consists of cerium carbonate octahydrate. The atmosphere in which the treatment is performed includes an air/steam or oxygen/steam mixture with a steam volume fraction of at least 40%. Said cerium oxide is particularly useful as a catalyst, especially in motor vehicle post-combustion catalysis.