The Catalytic Decomposition of Chloroform.
Abstract
A study was made of the action of hopcalite catalyst on chloroform (CHCl3) at 600F, both as a single air contaminant and in the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) as a second contaminant. A laboratory-scale catalytic burner, which simulated the operating conditions used in the catalytic burners of nuclear submarines, was employed to expose the contaminants in concentrations of about 100 ppm to the catalyst. The results showed that 80% to 85% of the inlet CHCl3 was decomposed (HCl) were detected in the burner exhaust in concentrations which accounted for 30% to 40% of the chlorine content of the decomposed CHCl3. The action of the catalyst on CO was significantly decreased in the presence of CHCl3. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0748184
Entities
People
- J. K. Musick
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory