Principle

The contact process is currently used in the chemical industry
to produce sulphuric acid in the high concentrations needed for
industrial processes. In this model experiment,
platinum-palladium-aluminium-oxide beads are employed as a catalyst
for the reaction.

Tasks


Oxidise sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide.

Use the sulphur trioxide to produce sulphuric acid.


What you can learn about


Sulphur trioxide

Sulphuric acid

Contact process

Oxidation

Redox reaction



Necessary accessories


Precision balance 620g/0.001g