Temprature of Potassium suproxide

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The discussion centers on the thermal decomposition of potassium superoxide (KO2), potassium peroxide, and potassium oxide. Participants seek to identify the specific temperatures at which KO2 decomposes into potassium and oxygen. The reaction for the formation of KO2 from potassium and oxygen is confirmed to occur at high temperatures, but the exact decomposition temperature remains unclear. Further exploration of bond dissociation energies is suggested to understand the stability of these compounds.

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Temperature of Potassium superoxide

Hello,
Does anyone know what are the temperatures of Potassium suproxide, potassium peroxide and potassium oxide on which they fall apart(oxigen goes away)?

How can I make KO2 in some syntesis?
 
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Do you mean bond dissociation energies?

I think that the reaction,

[tex] K + O_{2} ---> KO_{2}[/tex]

does take place (at high temp.). Correct me if I am wrong...


Cheers
Vivek
 
I ment in the other way:

KO2 ----> K + O2

On what temperature it happens?
Thanks.
 

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