How does oxygen scavenger work and why is it used in the oil excavation industry.?

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How does oxygen scavenger work and why is it used in the oil excavation industry.?

2006-10-15 20:22:58 · 2 answers · asked by Tony M 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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An oxygen scavenger works by reacting with the oxygen to produce an inert compound to prevent corrosion http://www.glossary.oilfield.slb.com/Display.cfm?Term=oxygen%20scavenger

2006-10-15 20:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Robert A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

there are lots of different forms of reactive oxygen that can oxidize different molecule. Oxygen scavengers inactive those active form of oxygen by a permanent reaction.
I don't know exactly but I can imagine oils which consist of fatty acids and glycerol can be oxidize and goes bad so they need an environment free of reactive oxygen species.

2006-10-16 03:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by P J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋