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An experimental study for enhancing the catalytic effects of various copper forms on the oxidation of ferrous iron.

Environmental technology (2013-03-28)
Manizhe Moradi Shahre Babak, Ataallah Soltani Goharrizi, Mohammad Mirzaei, Emad Roayaei
ABSTRACT

In this research the catalytic effect of copper compounds (ionic, oxide and oxide nanopowder) on the oxidation of ferrous iron by aeration was studied experimentally. When copper exists in solution, the oxidation rate of iron(II) will increase. The experimental results showed that the oxidation rate increases with an increasing copper concentration. From the experimental data it can be determined that the copper oxide nanopowder is the most effective for the oxidation reaction among the used copper forms. Aeration is the most economical oxidation method when water exhibits a high ferrous iron concentration.

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Sigma-Aldrich
Copper(I) oxide, ≥99.99% trace metals basis, anhydrous
Sigma-Aldrich
Copper(I) oxide, powder, ≤7 μm, 97%