A solid state kinetic study of potassium permanganate in alkali halide disks

Author

Joseph Paul Cusumano, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Document Type

Thesis

Date of Award

6-30-1972

Degree Name

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering - (M.S.)

Department

Chemical Engineering and Chemistry

First Advisor

Howard S. Kimmel

Second Advisor

Donald G. Lambert

Third Advisor

Angelo J. Perna

Abstract

The stoichiometry and the kinetics of the reactions of KMnO₄ in KCl and KIO₄ in KCl were studied. The kinetics of the reactions were studied at three different temperatures to obtain the thermodynamic parameters. In addition, these reactions were studied in KBr and RbI matrices. The data was obtained using infrared spectrophotometer measurements.

The reactions all appeared to be first order with respect to the permanganate ion. The stoichiometric studies indicate that the Mn₄^- is converted to Mn⁺⁺ and the Mn⁺⁺ ion apparently catalyzes the reduction of KI₄. The results indicate the reaction is slower in potassium halide matrices than in aqueous media, and that the reaction products depend upon the media.

Recommended Citation

Cusumano, Joseph Paul, "A solid state kinetic study of potassium permanganate in alkali halide disks" (1972). Theses. 2038.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/2038