Characterization of iron containing alumina supported catalysts was
performed by TEM, Mossbauer and XPS spectroscopy during formation of
multiwall carbon nanotubes from acetylene at 1000 K TEM images showed
that carbon fibers (outer diameter is around 20-40 mn) were generated
on Fe/Al2O3 Samples while on the bimetallic Fe,Co/Al2O3 carbon
nanotubes with an average diameter of 8-12 nm were formed. XPS spectra
revealed that Fe-Co alloy formed during the interaction. of Fe,Co/Al2O3
and acetylene at 1000 K. The formation of the bimetallic alloy was
proven by Mossbauer spectroscopy as well.