Title:Electrolytic cell and process for the production of hydrogen peroxide solution and hypochlorous acid Document Type and Number:United States Patent 6773575 Link to this page:http://freepatentsonline.com/6773575.html Abstract:An electrolytic cell and process for the simultaneous production of hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorous ion. The electrolytic cell has an anode chamber housing an insoluble anode capable of oxidizing halide ion, a cathode chamber housing a gas diffusion cathode capable of oxidizing an oxygen-containing gas to produce hydrogen peroxide, a membrane separating the anode and cathode chambers, and means for supplying water containing halide ion to the anode chamber and an oxygen-containing gas and an electrolyte to the cathode chamber, whereby hypohalide and hydrogen peroxide are produced in the anode chamber and the cathode chamber, respectively. Also disclosed is a process for treating water using the electrolytic cell.
2007-12-27 13:22:51
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answered by none 5
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H2O2 is one of the most powerful oxidizers known -- stronger than chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and potassium permanganate. Also, through catalysis, H2O2 can be converted into hydroxyl radicals (.OH) with reactivity second only to fluorine.
Hydrogen peroxide can decompose spontaneously into water and oxygen. It usually acts as an oxidizing agent, but there are many reactions where it acts as a reducing agent, releasing oxygen as a by-product.
It also readily forms both inorganic and organic peroxides.
2007-12-27 13:24:47
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answered by divya 4
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The conductivity of water is due to the hydronium and hydroxyl IONS. H2O2 is a much weaker acid
2007-12-27 13:22:18
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answered by cattbarf 7
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H2O2 breaks down into OH radicals, not OH- Ions, so, no, it would not increase conductivity.
2007-12-27 13:44:28
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answered by redbeardthegiant 7
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IDK, but if you check the properties of hydrogen peroxide and the ions it contains, it may enhance the conductivity of water.
2007-12-27 13:24:19
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answered by Paulus 6
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