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decomposition reaction - (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance

chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition

chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

chemical reaction, reaction - (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; "there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water"

electrolysis - (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions

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There are several methods in which you are able to monitor the decomposition reaction.

The Argument About What Is Concentration in Chemistry

The result is attributed to the addition of [EG.sub.P50] and APP, which helps to terminate the decomposition reaction of RPUF, and results in incomplete combustion.

Effect of Different Size-Modified Expandable Graphite and Ammonium Polyphosphate on the Flame Retardancy, Thermal Stability, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foam

The decomposition reaction of urea is of the first order and the rate depends on the reaction temperature.

Synthesis Process Development of Diethylene Tricarbannide as a Starting Material for Wood Composite Binder Diethylene Tricarbamide--Formaldehyde Resins

These results demonstrated that most of the minerals underwent the decomposition reaction with increasing temperature, while organic carbon was found to undergo decomposition and condensation reactions.

EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH OF THE PYROLYTIC PROPERTIES AND MINERAL COMPONENTS OF BOGDA OIL SHALE, CHINA

Addition of a hydrogen donor, such as methanol, leads to the decomposition reaction (Equation 4) and production of free radical hydrogen in substantial quantities to terminate radical chains (Equation 5).

MeOH Enhanced Aquathermolysis of Heavy Oil Catalyzed by Hydroxamic Acid-Ni(II) Complex at Low Temperature

Bryan and Olafsson [22] state that the main decomposition reaction is decarboxylation, possibly preceded by deamination.

Enthalpies of Combustion and Formation of Histidine Stereoisomers

The catalytic activity of the steel industry wastes in the [N.sub.2]O decomposition reaction was measured in terms of [N.sub.2]O conversion to [N.sub.2] and [0.sub.2], calculated by Equation 1.

Steel waste used in reducing emissions of nitrous oxide/Residuos siderugicos usados na reducao das emissoes de oxido nitroso

Potassium nitrate is produced with the help of a double decomposition reaction of sodium nitrate and potassium chloride.

"Global Potassium Nitrate Market 2015-2019" Published