Hydrogen Peroxide
Abstract
Abstract Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent commercially available in aqueous solution over a wide concentration range. Its many uses involve its varied chemistry and are based on oxidations, reductions, substitutions, molecular additions, and decompositions. Product from hydrogen peroxide decomposition are the environmentally benign oxygen and water. Manufacture and use, especially in industrial bleaching applications, are on the rise, fueled by environmental concerns and econological pressure to replace chlorine‐based bleaching with the cleaner peroxide chemistry.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Pages
- 1–43
- Publication date
- 26 March 2026
- Language
- EN