Method of Decomposing Organophosphorus Compounds
AssigneeQueen's University at Kingston
InventorsR. Stanley Brown, Alexei A. Neverov, Josephine S.W. Tsang
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Abstract
Methods and kits for decomposing organophosphorus compounds in non-aqueous media at ambient conditions are described. Insecticides, pesticides, and chemical warfare agents can be quickly decomposed to non-toxic products. The method comprises combining the organophosphorus compound with a non-aqueous solution, preferably an alcohol, comprising metal ions and at least a trace amount of alkoxide ions. In a first preferred embodiment, the metal ion is a lanthanum ion. In a second preferred embodiment, the metal ion is a transition metal.
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A kit for decomposing an organophosphorus compound comprising a substantially non-aqueous medium for an alcoholysis reaction, said medium comprising non-radioactive metal ions selected from the group consisting of lanthanide series metal ions, transition metal ions, and combinations thereof, and at least a trace amount of alkoxide ions.
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