Combustion of Glycerol
2C3H8O3 + 7O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O
概要
Glycerol (glycerin) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. As a byproduct of biodiesel production, excess glycerol is sometimes burned for energy recovery. Glycerol can also be used as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals.
参加者
| 役割 | 物質 | 係数 | 状態 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 反応物 | Glycerol C₃H₈O₃ | 2 | (l) |
| 反応物 | Oxygen O | 7 | (g) |
| 生成物 | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 6 | (g) |
| 生成物 | Water H₂O | 8 | (l) |
日常の例
Glycerol is the sweet-tasting compound in moisturizers, soap, and food products. It is produced as a byproduct when making soap from fats.
産業上の重要性
バイオディーゼル生産では重量比で約10%のグリセロールが発生し、グリセロール余剰が生じています。このグリセロールの用途を見つけることはグリーンケミストリー研究の活発な領域です。
特性
- タイプ
- Combustion
- 可逆的
- いいえ
- エネルギー
- 発熱性
- ΔH
- -3432.0 kJ/mol
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the equation for Combustion of Glycerol?
The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₈O₃ + 7O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.
What type of reaction is Combustion of Glycerol?
Combustion of Glycerol is a combustion reaction.
Is Combustion of Glycerol exothermic or endothermic?
Combustion of Glycerol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -3432.0 kJ/mol.