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The action of Co60 gamma rays and of fenton's reagent on aqueous bromal hydrate solutions

Journal Article · · Canadian Journal of Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1139/v57-195· OSTI ID:4344244

Aqueous bromal hydrate solutions have been irradiated with Co60 gamma rays and the production of acid measured. The effect of bromal hydrate concentration, dose rate, pH, and temperature upon the yield of acid has been determined. Major products of the radiolysis have been identified and are compared with those formed when aqueous bromal hydrate solutions are treated with Fenton's reagent, a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ferrous sulfate solutions. It has been shown that Fenton's reagent will initiate a chain reaction in aqueous bromal hydrate solutions which produces hydrobromic acid.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-002793
OSTI ID:
4344244
Journal Information:
Canadian Journal of Chemistry, Journal Name: Canadian Journal of Chemistry Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 35; ISSN 0008-4042
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English