@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1120, title = {Catalytic Decomposition of Potassium Monopersulfate. Influence of Variables}, author = {Javier Rivas and Olga Gimeno and Maria Carbajo and Teresa Borralho}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Potassium monopersulfate has been decomposed in aqueous solution in the presence of Co(II). The effect of the main operating variables has been assessed. Minimum variations in pH exert a considerable influence on the process kinetics. Thus, when no pH adjustment is considered, the actual effect of variables like initial monopersulfate and/or catalyst concentration may be hindered. As expected, temperature enhances the monopersulfate decomposition rate by following the Arrhenius law. The activation energy in the proximity of 85 kJ/mol has been obtained. Amongst the different solids tested in the monopersulfate decomposition, only the perovskite LaTi0.15Cu0.85O3 has shown a significant catalytic activity.}, journal = {International Journal of Chemical and Molecular Engineering}, volume = {3}, number = {9}, year = {2009}, pages = {481 - 485}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1120}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/33}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 33, 2009}, }