ISSN:
1572-901X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The kinetics of H2O2 decomposition have been investigated using ZrO2 supported with transition metal ions including CuII, AgI, HgII, CoII, MnII, NiII and FeIII. At pH = 6.8, the reaction rate exhibits a first order dependence on the initial H2O2 concentration at low concentrations. The order of activity of the different catalysts is strongly dependent on the [H2O2]0 used. The reaction proceed via the formation of the peroxo-intermediate which has an inhibiting effect on the reaction rate. The rate increases with increasing pH, and attains a limiting rate at higher pH's. A reaction mechanism is proposed involving liberation of HO2 radicals from the peroxo-intermediate as the rate-determining step.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007041700160
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