Title

Use of Lithium Peroxide for Atmosphere Regeneration

Date

1968

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

AMRL TR 68-57

Creator

Captosto, Augustine, Jr.

Petrocelli, Amercio W.

Corporate Author

General Dynamics Corporation

Laboratory

Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories

Extent

54

Identifier

AD0678076

Access Rights

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Distribution Classification

1

Contract

F33615-67-C-1514

DoD Project

7164

DoD Task

716412

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Abstract

The chemistry of lithium peroxide was studied for use as a nonregenerative air revitalization material for oxygen supply and carbon dioxide removal. The use of catalysts to accelerate the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide formed as an intermediate in the reaction of lithium peroxide with water vapor was investigated. Catalyst screening studies, kinetic studies of the reactions of several lithium peroxide formulations with water vapor and carbon dioxide, and complete chemical kinetic studies for the air revitalization reactions of a peroxide/silver-metal powder formulation were performed. A commercially available lithium peroxide pellet formulation was evaluated for air regeneration purposes. The thermal stability characteristics of various lithium peroxide formulations were ascertained.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1968-08

Provenance

RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine

Type

report

Format

1 online resource