Alternative hydrogen peroxide sources for peroxyoxalate “glowstick” chemiluminescence demonstrations
Abstract
Simple protocols have been devised for peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence demonstrations that use urea–hydrogen peroxide or sodium percarbonate as oxidants in place of aqueous solutions of hydrogen peroxide. The procedures described are compatible with well-known peroxyoxalates and fluorescers and have been found to be convenient for use for outreach activities in venues with limited laboratory facilities.
Citation
Smellie , I A , Aldred (née Prentis) , J K D , Bower , B , Cochrane , A , Macfarlane , L , McCarron , H B , O'Hara , R , Patterson , I , Thomson , M I & Walker , J M 2017 , ' Alternative hydrogen peroxide sources for peroxyoxalate “glowstick” chemiluminescence demonstrations ' , Journal of Chemical Education , vol. 94 , no. 1 , pp. 112-114 . https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.6b00536
Publication
Journal of Chemical Education
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
0021-9584Type
Journal article
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