Oxidation of First-Row Transition Metal Oxides in the Presence of Alkali Metals Hydroxide at High Temperature

Author

Ibtisam M. Mousa, Sacred Heart University

Date of Award

5-2017

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

Dr. Dhia A. Habboush

Abstract

Summary: Oxidation of chromium, manganese, iron, and nickel oxides in the presence of alkali metals hydroxide at high temperature was investigated. Transition metal oxides reactions with alkali metal hydroxide were studied of 550°-750°. These transition metals were found to be oxidized over 550°. During the reaction with alkali metal hydroxide, transition metal oxides were oxidized. High oxidation state of transition metals was stabilized in these basic mixtures. The reactions were followed by visual observation of the color change after heating the sample up to 750°. Both Raman and reflectance spectroscopy were used in an effort to determine the oxidation state of the transition metals.

Comments

Master's thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Master of Sciences in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart University.
M.S. Sacred Heart University 2017.

Recommended Citation

Mousa, Ibtisam M., "Oxidation of First-Row Transition Metal Oxides in the Presence of Alkali Metals Hydroxide at High Temperature" (2017). Chemistry Master’s Theses. 14.
https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/chem_thes/14