DEVICE AND CATALYST FOR USE WITH SAME

Provided is a device including: a storage section in which a solution containing an organic compound can be stored; a catalyst holding section in which a solid catalyst is held; and a microwave irradiation means configured to irradiate the solution passing through the catalyst holding section with a microwave, the device being characterized in that the solid catalyst is a molded catalyst containing a noble metal supported on a carrier that has an average particle diameter larger than 100 µm. Also provided is a hydrogen production method characterized by including irradiating a solution containing an organic compound, the solution passing through a catalyst holding section holding a solid catalyst, with a microwave, the solid catalyst being a molded catalyst containing a noble metal supported on a carrier that has an average particle diameter larger than 100 µm. The device and the method, which do not require a high-temperature heat source or the like, enable easy collection, replacement, or the like of the catalyst, and can be used for production of hydrogen and the like.