Published December 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Photosensitized decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by the uranyl ion, production of hydroperoxide radicals

  • 1. C.E.N.-Saclay, 91 - Gif-sur-Yvette (France)

Description

The photosensitized decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by the uranyl ion in sulfuric acid media has been demonstrated and the kinetics of oxygen evolution have been measured as a function of the initial concentrations. The HO2 radical stabilized by complexation with UO22+ is an intermediate in this decomposition. This reaction can be employed in the photoassisted oxidation of diverse organic molecules using UO22+ as the sensitizer

Abstract (French)

La photodecomposition de l'eau oxygenee sensibilisee par l'uranyle en milieu sulfurique est demontree et la cinetique de l'evolution de l'oxygene est mesuree en fonction des concentrations initiales. Le radical HO2 stabilise par complexation avec UO22+ est l'intermediaire de cette decomposition. Cette reaction peut etre employee dans l'oxydation photocatalytique de diverses molecules organiques utilisant UO22+ comme sensibilisateur

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Additional titles

Original title (French)
Photodecomposition de l'eau oxygenee sensibilisee par l'uranyle, production de radicaux hydroperoxydes

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nouv. J. Chim.
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
12
Series
Nouv. J. Chim.
Journal Page Range
703-709
ISSN
0398-9836