H₂O₂ · 34.01 g/mol
H₂O₂
Oxidizer, bleach, and propellant
Molecular Weight
34.01 g/mol
State
Liquid
Catalyst
Palladium (hydrogenation
Reactor
Hydrogenator (Fluidized/

Olefinverbund Integration
Inputs
**Hydrogen** (Feedstock), **Oxygen** (Feedstock)
→
Product
Hydrogen Peroxide
→
Outputs
Chemistry & Engineering
| Reaction | Anthraquinone Auto-oxidation (AO) Loop |
| Thermodynamics | Overall H₂ + O₂ → H₂O₂ is exothermic |
| Catalyst | Palladium (hydrogenation step) |
| Reactor class | Hydrogenator (Fluidized/Fixed) and Oxidizer (Bubble column) |
| Note | AO working solution is recycled. |
Applications
- Pulp and paper bleaching
- Chemical synthesis oxidizer
- Water treatment
- Rocket propellant (high concentration)
Extraterrestrial Production Pattern
- Anthraquinone process: hydrogenation → oxidation cycle
- H₂ + anthraquinone → hydroquinone (Pd catalyst)
- Hydroquinone + O₂ → anthraquinone + H₂O₂
- Extraction, purification, and concentration
Reaction Diagram
H2 + O2 -> H2O2 (via anthraquinone)
Unit Operations
Process steps following chemical engineering unit operation principles
| # | Operation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Working Solution Prep | Dissolve ethylanthraquinone in organic solvent |
| 2 | Hydrogenation | Pd catalyst, reduce EAQ to EAQH₂ |
| 3 | Filtration | Remove catalyst from working solution |
| 4 | Oxidation | Air oxidation of EAQH₂ to EAQ + H₂O₂ |
| 5 | Extraction | Extract H₂O₂ into water |
| 6 | Concentration | Vacuum distillation to 35-70% H₂O₂ |
S88 Batch Control Model
ISA-88 BatchML schema — simplified for educational purposes
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- ISA-88 Batch Control Model for Hydrogen Peroxide -->
<!-- Educational schema - simplified for demonstration -->
<BatchML xmlns="http://www.wbf.org/xml/B2MML-V0600">
<ProcessCell ID="H2O2_PLANT_CELL">
<Description>Process cell for Hydrogen Peroxide production</Description>
<Unit ID="H2O2_PLANT">
<Description>Main synthesis unit</Description>
<!-- Equipment Modules -->
<EquipmentModule ID="WS_TANK">
<Description>Ws Tank</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
<EquipmentModule ID="HYDROGENATOR">
<Description>Hydrogenator</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
<EquipmentModule ID="FILTER">
<Description>Filter</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
<EquipmentModule ID="OXIDIZER">
<Description>Oxidizer</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
<EquipmentModule ID="EXTRACTOR">
<Description>Extractor</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
<EquipmentModule ID="EVAPORATOR">
<Description>Evaporator</Description>
</EquipmentModule>
</Unit>
</ProcessCell>
<MasterRecipe ID="H2O2_PLANT_RECIPE">
<Description>Master recipe for Hydrogen Peroxide</Description>
<ProductID>HYDROGEN_PEROXIDE</ProductID>
<UnitProcedure ID="H2O2_PLANT_UP">
<Description>Unit procedure for synthesis</Description>
<Operation ID="OP_01">
<Description>Operation 1</Description>
<Phase ID="PREP_WS">
<Description>Prep Ws phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
<Operation ID="OP_02">
<Description>Operation 2</Description>
<Phase ID="HYDROGENATE">
<Description>Hydrogenate phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
<Operation ID="OP_03">
<Description>Operation 3</Description>
<Phase ID="FILTER">
<Description>Filter phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
<Operation ID="OP_04">
<Description>Operation 4</Description>
<Phase ID="OXIDIZE">
<Description>Oxidize phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
<Operation ID="OP_05">
<Description>Operation 5</Description>
<Phase ID="EXTRACT">
<Description>Extract phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
<Operation ID="OP_06">
<Description>Operation 6</Description>
<Phase ID="CONCENTRATE">
<Description>Concentrate phase</Description>
<PhaseLogic>
<Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
<Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
</PhaseLogic>
</Phase>
</Operation>
</UnitProcedure>
</MasterRecipe>
</BatchML>
Process CellPhysical grouping of all production equipment
UnitMajor equipment performing the synthesis
Equipment ModulesIndividual devices: reactors, columns, absorbers
PhasesLowest control level: REACT, SEPARATE, PURIFY
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