Chemistry of the Oxidant, Ferrate, Its Interaction With Specific Organics Found in Waste Water

Authors

Donald H. Williams, University of Kentucky
J. T. Riley, University of Kentucky

Abstract

It became obvious during this investigation that while much work has been done with ferrate (VI) chemistry, discrepancies existed in the literature and very little attention had been given possible engineering uses. This work attempted to fulfill these two needs in an exploratory manner.

The preparative techniques were reviewed and mechanical improvements made in one which allowed improved yields. Essentially what was done was to enlarge and improve the filtering technique of the product and use cooler temperatures throughout the preparation. This greatly shortened the time required. Then it was learned that the addition of ethyl alcohol to the final filtrate, after product separation, produced more ferrate (VI) but of lower purity. Qualitative studies showed however, that for most situations high purity was not required. The procedure developed resulted in doubled yields and reduced time of preparation.

Publication Date

7-1969

Report Number

20

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.13023/kwrri.rr.20

Funding Information

The work on which this report is based was supported in part by funds provided by the Office of Water Resources Research, United States Department of the Interior, as authorized under the Water Resources Research Act of 1964.

Repository Citation

Williams, Donald H. and Riley, J. T., "Chemistry of the Oxidant, Ferrate, Its Interaction With Specific Organics Found in Waste Water" (1969). KWRRI Research Reports. 173.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kwrri_reports/173