Interesting article, Stuart thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: gaia research To: Silver-List Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 12:37 AM Subject: CS>Does Ozonation of Water Produce Hydrogen Peroxide
Dear Marshall, Frank, Ivan and list members Here is a contrary post, or possibly even better, a "middle way" explaining both points of view: http://www.ozonet.com/Ozone_applications.html Hydrogen Peroxide VS. Ozone Hydrogen Peroxide is basically water with an additional molecule of oxygen. When it is solubilized in water it combines with H2O to equate to H2O + H2O2. Eventually the H2O2 looses its extra oxygen mole. Its reaction forms H2O + O. This oxygen radical (unstable) will then either combine with another free oxygen molecule to form O2 or H2O + O2 which is highly stable however the water will only maintain so much oxygen until it naturally liberates itself. As compared with Ozone or O3 your are initiating O2 PLUS another oxygen Molecule. Ozone is several more times more soluble in water than oxygen. The initial reaction is H2O2 + O (H2O3) then it converts to H2O2 plus O. Since the charge of the third molecule includes more energy it has the capability of combining with H2O to form H2O2. At that time the reaction is very similar to that of Hydrogen Peroxide. Basically, due to the increase of solubility of ozone and the extra molecule of oxygen the eventual breakdown to H2O is slower, thus the oxidation power (energy) last longer in the water. You test this by adding H2O2 to water and measuring the H2O2 and then later test again, you will find that the peroxide will last only a short while. However, if you were to supply ozone to the water containing H2O2, you will measure H2O2 significantly longer if not indefinitely. H2O + O3 = H2O2 + O = O + H2O = H2O2 + H2O2 (OZONE) H2O + H2O2 = H2O2 + O = H2O + O2 ST: By extention, I would expect the disputed phenomenon to be explained by the above described phenomenon, with the length of the process and nature of the equipment determining whether sufficient H2O2 will be formed early enough in the process to influence a later stage of the process, so that in effect "you 'might' (were to) supply ozone to the water containing H2O2, you 'could' (will) measure H2O2 significantly longer if not indefinitely" as concluded in the above quite reasonable explanation. Let's consider this possibility with an open mind in an effort to establish the facts, rather than partially informed opinions, and as a positive means of "conflict resolution". Regards Stuart
