Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process)

H2 + O2 → H2O2

Aperçu

The industrial synthesis of hydrogen peroxide uses the anthraquinone auto-oxidation process, where hydrogen and oxygen combine with the aid of an anthraquinone carrier and palladium catalyst. The net reaction is the direct combination of hydrogen and oxygen to form hydrogen peroxide.

Participants

Rôle Substance Coefficient État
Réactif Hydrogen H 1 (g)
Réactif Oxygen O 1 (g)
Produit Hydrogen Peroxide H₂O₂ 1 (l)

Exemple du quotidien

Hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy (3% solution) is used for wound disinfection and hair bleaching.

Importance industrielle

Over 5 million tonnes of hydrogen peroxide are produced annually, used for pulp and paper bleaching, water treatment, chemical synthesis, and rocket propellant.

Propriétés

Type
Synthesis
Réversible
Non
Énergie
Exothermique
ΔH
-187,8 kJ/mol
Catalyseur
Anthraquinone/palladium

Réactions associées

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process)?
The balanced equation is: H₂ + O₂ → H₂O₂.
What type of reaction is Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process)?
Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process) is a synthesis reaction.
Is Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process) exothermic or endothermic?
Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -187.8 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Synthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide (Anthraquinone Process)?
This reaction requires a catalyst (Anthraquinone/palladium).