Abstract
The catalytic effect cf Cu2+ in enhancing the dismutation of the peroxy radicals HO2 and O2- has been investigated. Cu2+ ions react with 02- (k = 8 × 109 M-1 sec-1) and with HO2 radicals (k ≅ 1 × 108 M-1 sec-1). The catalytic effect involves alternate reduction and oxidation of the copper. Cu+ reacts with O2- with a rate constant of ∼1010. HO2 oxidizes Cu+, k > 109 M-1 sec-1. The uv absorption spectrum of Cu+ has been measured in formate and in methanol solutions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1169-1175 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1973 |