Preparation of hydrogen peroxide
AssigneeThe Halcon SD Group, Inc.
InventorWilliam F. Brill
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Abstract
Hydrogen peroxide is produced in a reaction between carbon monoxide, oxygen, and water in the presence of a solvent using a Group 8 noble metal as a catalyst. Especially preferred as the working solution is palladium chloride in acetone.
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A process for producing hydrogen peroxide by reacting carbon monoxide, oxygen, and water in the presence of a Group 8 noble metal catalyst wherein the improvement comprises carrying out said reaction at temperatures in the range of -78.degree. to +150.degree. C. in a working solution consisting essentially of water and at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of carbonyl compounds and nitriles.
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