Sulfites for Oxygen Control
November 07, 2017 0 Comments
The sulfite/oxygen reaction is known to be inhibited by some alcohols, phenols, amines, and thiosulfate. Other contaminants or organic treatment chemical such as corrosion inhibitors, scale inhibitors, and biocides may also slow down reaction time. A slow reaction can present a problem at early phases in a system and require the use of catalysts or feeding techniques that provide maximum time for the reaction to occur. The reaction rate for sulfite appears to be the fastest of all of the scavengers, followed by erythorbic acid and DEHA. Slower rates, in general, have been reported for hydroquinone, carbohydrazide, and hydrazine.