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To elucidate the reaction mechanisms and intermediate steps involved in the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iron salts.

November 15, 1934Proceedings of the Royal Society of London A Mathematical and Physical Sciences

The catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iron salts

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FHFritz Haber JWJoseph WeißUniversity of New Brunswick

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Laboratory investigation reveals the mechanism of hydrogen peroxide decomposition by iron salts, suggesting fundamental principles governing transition-metal catalyzed oxidation reactions.

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To elucidate the reaction mechanisms and intermediate steps involved in the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iron salts.
Formulated chemical reaction sequences and kinetic models based on experimental investigations of iron-catalyzed peroxide breakdown.
Identified catalytic reaction pathways linking ferrous and ferric iron cycles during hydrogen peroxide breakdown.
Described intermediate radical interactions that drive the conversion of hydrogen peroxide into water and molecular oxygen.

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Haber et al. (1934) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a08842e7de338f10b10bf49 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspa.1934.0221

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Laboratory investigation reveals the mechanism of hydrogen peroxide decomposition by iron salts, suggesting fundamental principles governing transition-metal catalyzed oxidation reactions.

The catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by iron salts

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