Abstract
A study has been made of the effect of 60Co γ and 1 MeV electron beam irradiation on the hydrogen peroxide electrode in acid solutions. The small positive potential shifts which are observed are due to the effect of the irradiation on the electrode reactions defining the hydrogen peroxide mixed potential. It is deduced from steady state polarization studies that the HO2 radical generated radiolytically in the bulk solution is not electrochemically significant. On prolonged irradiation the electrode potential falls to a value negative to E(H2O2) if the concentration of radiolytic H2 builds up sufficiently to establish the H2-H+ exchange as an electrochemically significant process.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
