Decomposition of Barium Peroxide

2BaO₂ → 2BaO + O₂

Descripción general

Barium peroxide decomposes when heated above 700 C to form barium oxide and oxygen gas. This reversible reaction was historically used in the Brin process for commercial oxygen production before the development of air liquefaction. Barium peroxide absorbs oxygen at ~500 C and releases it at ~700 C.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Producto	Oxygen O	1	(g)
Producto	Barium Oxide BaO	2	(s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Before modern air separation, barium peroxide cycling was one of the few ways to produce pure oxygen commercially.

Importancia industrial

Aunque el proceso Brin es obsoleto, el peróxido de bario todavía se utiliza en pirotecnia como oxidante y en generadores químicos de oxígeno para sistemas de oxígeno de emergencia.

Propiedades

Tipo: Decomposition
Reversible: Sí
Energía: Endotérmico
ΔH: 80,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of Barium Peroxide?

The balanced equation is: 2BaO₂ → 2BaO + O₂.

What type of reaction is Decomposition of Barium Peroxide?

Decomposition of Barium Peroxide is a decomposition reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Decomposition of Barium Peroxide exothermic or endothermic?

Decomposition of Barium Peroxide is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 80.0 kJ/mol.