Different from the classical configuration CuO/CeO2 catalyst,the inverse configuration CeO2/CuO catalyst (atomic ratio of Ce/Cu=10/100)was prepared by impregnation method.Five calcination temperatures were selected to investigate the interaction between CeO2 and CuO support.It is found that as calcination temperature increased from 500 to 900 ℃,sintering of CeO2 particles on the support occurred together with the diffusion of a portion of Ce4+ ions into CuO crystals,forming solid solution.Formation of interface complex Ce-O-Cu was suggested by TPR measurements.The catalyst calcined at 700℃ gives the highest activity for preferential oxidation of CO in excess H2 stream.