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RESEARCH PRODUCT

A New Procedure for the Lightning Experiment: Mn2O7 and Ethanol

Francesco CarusoFrancesco GianniciMichele FlorianoFulvio Caruso

subject

Settore CHIM/03 - Chimica Generale E InorganicaLaboratories and Demonstrationinorganic chemistry transition element chemistry Mn (VII) oxidation stateSettore CHIM/02 - Chimica Fisica

description

Formation of Mn2O7 and its reaction with ethanol is commonly referred to as “underwater lightnings”. Classic procedures are reviewed, along with their weak points, and physical and chemical properties of dimanganese heptaoxide are shown. A new improved approach is finally presented, safer and easier, and suited for lecturehall activities.

10.1007/s00897102220ahttp://hdl.handle.net/10447/44570