Chlorate decomposition

Equilibrium constants for (1) have been reported both for bromate and chlorate over a range of temperatures. Later study of the chlorate decomposition showed that, at low chloride concentrations, there is catalysis of the reaction by chlorine . Under these conditions, intermediate formation of CI2O3 has been postulated. The reaction is thought to be initiated by a trace of chloride ion, then... 

B. Qilorate Decomposition. Chlorate decomposition is the subject of Section 7.5.9.4. The decomposition reactor can take any one of many forms, as long as it provides sufficient time for the reaction. Ideally, the reacted brine should then... 

C103 process, side reactions < 10 g/l NaClOj chlorination of ion-exchange resin destruction of ion-ex-chaange resin chlorate decomposition by acidification... 

To meet the strict requirements on brine purity outlined in Table 14 brine treatment is generally carried out in the following main steps in the brine loop saturation, precipitation, clarification, filtration, polishing filtration, ion exchange, electrolysis, chlorate decomposition and dechlorination. 

The temperature is then raised to 650° for an additional 3 h. This treatment results in complete decomposition of the chlorate and formation of golden osmium dioxide powder in one end of the tube. An oxygen pressure of about 0.2 atm results from the excess of sodium chlorate, and about 0.036 g of sodium chloride is present as the byproduct of chlorate decomposition. The oxygen is useful as the transporting agent during subsequent crystal growth sodium chloride serves no useful function in the reaction, but is not detrimental. 

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