Runninfarmer Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I'm running a reaction in an environment where I'd like to use a compound that removes oxygen from the total system. What would be the best economical, oxidizable compound, that doesn't corrode stainless steel and doesn't react with water? Thanks to anyone that can help!
DeanK2 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 Enviroment? Sealed? If so, you can phosphorous to remove the oxygen - it will not react with water or corrode stainless steel. Unfortunately problematic element - reacts vicously and spontaneously with air - have not actuallly handled it myself so revise safety. Fire. Oxidised to [math]P_{4}O_{10}[/math].
Mr Skeptic Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 Carbon. Definitely the most affordable, and used to remove oxygen from molten iron. However, most elements can react with oxygen. Do you want the end result to be solid?
Runninfarmer Posted June 21, 2008 Author Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) I'm using a sealed presure vessel at about 300 degrees celsius. Actually, it could be aluminum, just got it off the internet. What's the best way to acquire phosphorus as an individual? I want the end result to be primarily liquid. Thanks for the info. Edited June 21, 2008 by Runninfarmer
YT2095 Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 if all you want is O2 removal then simply make a soln of Hydroquinone or Metol and then add sodium or potassium carbonate or hydroxide to it. it LOADS safer than using elemental phos, and you can get these chemicals easily at any good photographic shop.
Runninfarmer Posted July 27, 2008 Author Posted July 27, 2008 Sorry, this is a really late reply, but can you please explain the reactions involved with hydroquinone and sodium carbonate that lead to the O2 removal? i'm just curious, Thanks a bunch for the info!
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