Chemical process principle of Fenton
Under acidic conditions, H2O2 reacts with Fe2+ to produce hydroxyl radicals, which have strong oxidizing ability to quick oxidize and decompose the organic matter which is difficult to degrade.
Reaction equation: H202+Fe2+ →Fe3++OH-+·OH
Fe2+ is catalyst, H202 is oxidant, ·OH is hydroxyl radical, and the amount of hydroxyl radical generation is determined by Fe2+ and H202. Fenton’s key point is the oxidizing ability of hydroxyl radicals, which have two path after they are produced:
1. It does not contact pollutants and decomposes naturally, causing waste;
2. Contact to pollutants and oxidation.
Improving the oxidation efficiency of hydroxyl radicals is the R&D direction of all Fenton process manufacturers.