Electrochemical Studies in Aluminum Chloride Melts.
Abstract
Fundamental electrochemical studies of a variety of solute species, both inorganic and organic, have been carried out in aluminum halide based melts, mainly the AlCl3:NaCl (1:1) system, but also in the room temperature melt, ethylpyridinium bromide - AlCl3 (1:2). Chemical equilibrium measurements have been made to determine the solvent equilibrium in the AlCl3-NaCl system. Several metal ions - species of Fe, Cu and Ag - have been studied in the melt as well as a number of organic amines. The oxidation of tetramethylbenzidine has been studied in detail and a mechanism developed. The electrochemical behavior of benzoquinone and tetrachloroquinone has also been studied employing chronoamperometric, pulsed voltammetric, cylcic voltammetric rotating disc and coulometric techniques. Studies of nitrogen oxides, sulfur and molybdenum oxides have also been carried out in the AlCl3-NaCl system. The oxidation of hexamethylbenzene has also been studied in the room-temperature melt and the products identified as penta- (or tetra) methylbenzene and diphenylmethane.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA012692
Entities
People
- Robert A. Osteryoung
Organizations
- Colorado State University