Iron-catalyzed oxidation of s(IV) species by oxygen in aqueous solution: Influence of pH on the redox cycling of iron |
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Authors: | Milko Novi? Irena Grgi? Mateja Poje Vida Hudnik |
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Affiliation: | Milko Novi, Irena Grgi, Mateja Poje,Vida Hudnik |
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Abstract: | Redox cycling of Fe(II)/Fe(III) during the catalyzed aqueous S(IV) oxidation by dissolved oxygen in the presence of Fe(II) and/or Fe(III) at an initial pHi of 4.4, often observed in atmospheric waters, was studied in detail. It has been found that the reaction rate is not considerably affected by the oxidation state of iron at the start of the reaction. An equilibrium between Fe(II) and Fe(III) was established a few minutes after the start of the reaction, regardless of the oxidation state of iron at the beginning of the experiment. The prevailing oxidation state of iron in a particular phase of the reaction depends on the concentration of S(IV) in the reaction solution. It has been found that the formation of polymerized hydroxo Fe(III) species is also included in the mechanism of the Fe-catalyzed oxidation of S(IV). The formation of these species was confirmed by the on-line measurement of Fe(II) and Fereac. The results also clearly demonstrate that the pHi of the solution is a major factor, controlling the concentration of Fe(III) ions, the form of S(IV) species, and consequently the reaction rate of S(IV) oxidation by oxygen. |
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Keywords: | Aqueous S(IV) oxidation catalysis iron species pHi redox cycling |
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