Hydrogen peroxide evolution during V-UV photolysis of water

Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2005 May;4(5):406-8. doi: 10.1039/b500162e. Epub 2005 Apr 18.

Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide evolution during the vacuum-ultraviolet (V-UV, 172 nm) photolysis of water is considerably affected by the presence of oxalic acid (employed as a model water pollutant) and striking differences are observed in the absence and in the presence of dioxygen.

MeSH terms

  • Hydrogen Peroxide / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydroxyl Radical / chemistry
  • Oxalic Acid / chemistry
  • Oxalic Acid / radiation effects
  • Oxygen / radiation effects
  • Photolysis / radiation effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Ultraviolet Rays*
  • Water / chemistry*

Substances

  • Water
  • Hydroxyl Radical
  • Oxalic Acid
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Oxygen