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Hydrogen Peroxide Explosive
On the explosive nature of hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is also a chemical substance. Its properties are special, and people often doubt whether it is explosive.
Looking at its quality, the molecular formula of hydrogen peroxide is\ (H_ {2} O_ {2}\), and it is a colorless and transparent liquid under normal conditions. However, it should not be taken lightly because of its appearance. Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidation, which is its key characteristic.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen peroxide can decompose sharply. Because its decomposition reaction is:\ (2H_ {2} O_ {2} = 2H_ {2} O + O_ {2}\ uparrow\), this reaction can release a lot of oxygen and heat. If in a limited space, heat and gas accumulate rapidly, and the pressure rises sharply, it can cause an explosion.
And the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is closely related to explosiveness. At high concentrations, the energy released during decomposition is more considerable, and the risk of explosion is greatly increased. In case of impurities, metal ions and other catalysts, the decomposition rate will be sharply accelerated, and the possibility of explosion will also increase sharply.
In the past, many examples can be proved. In industrial sites, due to careless operation, hydrogen peroxide is exposed to improper substances, causing violent decomposition, causing explosions, damaging objects and wounding people, causing heavy losses.
Therefore, hydrogen peroxide under suitable conditions is indeed at risk of explosion. In the use, storage and other aspects, we should be cautious, take precautions, and strictly abide by the procedures to avoid the risk of explosion and ensure the safety of people and property.
Hydrogen peroxide is also a chemical substance. Its properties are special, and people often doubt whether it is explosive.
Looking at its quality, the molecular formula of hydrogen peroxide is\ (H_ {2} O_ {2}\), and it is a colorless and transparent liquid under normal conditions. However, it should not be taken lightly because of its appearance. Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidation, which is its key characteristic.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen peroxide can decompose sharply. Because its decomposition reaction is:\ (2H_ {2} O_ {2} = 2H_ {2} O + O_ {2}\ uparrow\), this reaction can release a lot of oxygen and heat. If in a limited space, heat and gas accumulate rapidly, and the pressure rises sharply, it can cause an explosion.
And the concentration of hydrogen peroxide is closely related to explosiveness. At high concentrations, the energy released during decomposition is more considerable, and the risk of explosion is greatly increased. In case of impurities, metal ions and other catalysts, the decomposition rate will be sharply accelerated, and the possibility of explosion will also increase sharply.
In the past, many examples can be proved. In industrial sites, due to careless operation, hydrogen peroxide is exposed to improper substances, causing violent decomposition, causing explosions, damaging objects and wounding people, causing heavy losses.
Therefore, hydrogen peroxide under suitable conditions is indeed at risk of explosion. In the use, storage and other aspects, we should be cautious, take precautions, and strictly abide by the procedures to avoid the risk of explosion and ensure the safety of people and property.
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