THE REACTION BETWEEN SUPEROXIDE ANION AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Abstract

Abstract— In order to obtain a better understanding of the kinetics of the Haber‐Weiss reaction image often proposed as a source of OH radicals, we have measured the decomposition rate of H 2 O 2 in aqueous solutions by y rays and for different pH values. This decomposition proceeds by a chain reaction involving the preceding one as the propagating step. The rate constant found is to be image