Contact Process Flashcards
0
Q
Conditions
A
450•c
2atm
Catalyst vanadium oxide
1
Q
Reactions
A
S + O2 –> SO2
2SO2(g) + O2(g) ~ 2SO3(g)
SO3(g) + H2SO4(l) –> H2S2O7(l)
H2S2O7 + H2O –> 2H2SO4
2
Q
Current yield, ideal temp and pressure
A
98%
ideally low temperature and high pressure
3
Q
Uses of sulfuric acid
A
Fertilisers
Paints
Detergents