What is the process of chlorate decomposition? What are the key points for the decomposition of chlorates?

Key points for chlorate decomposition: 1. Determine the size of the decomposition tank taking residence time into account; therefore, it is necessary to control the flow rate； 2. Appropriate amount of acid addition ； 3. Control temperature ； Decomposition effect – these are the aspects I’m concerned about.

1. Reaction time； 2. Reaction temperature ； 3. Reaction acidity ； 4. Pressure ； Chlorine dioxide, a by-product generated during the decomposition of chlorates, poses certain risks; it can explode when its vapor pressure exceeds 41 Kpa relative to atmospheric pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the pressure in the decomposition tank to prevent overpressure ； Chlorine dioxide is unstable; it decomposes easily into oxygen and chlorine when exposed to heat or light, which can lead to explosions ； Explosions can also occur when in contact with substances such as organic materials that can promote oxidation. Therefore, butter grease is prohibited for lubricating the chlorine gas pipeline at the outlet of the decomposition tank. Chlorine dioxide solution becomes more stable when slightly acidified (pH=6), as this inhibits its disproportionation; therefore, during normal operation, it is important to adjust the acidity of the brackish water in the decomposition tank in a timely manner to prevent low acidity from causing instability in chlorine dioxide.