This document describes a study of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by cobalt(II) acetylacetonate supported on a silica-propylpiperazine matrix. The reaction was found to be first order with respect to hydrogen peroxide concentration. The reaction rate was dependent on pH, with a maximum around pH 8. Activation parameters were determined between 30-45°C, with an activation energy of 57.81 kJ/mol. This low activation energy supports the proposed free radical mechanism for the decomposition.
This document describes a study of the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by cobalt(II) acetylacetonate supported on a silica-propylpiperazine matrix. The reaction was found to be …