CO Combustion Reaction: What's the Chemical Reaction?

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The combustion of carbon monoxide (CO) occurs in the presence of oxygen, producing carbon dioxide (CO2) as the primary byproduct. This reaction becomes significant at temperatures around 1400°F. For construction contractors working with carbon monoxide boilers, it is crucial to utilize materials such as nickel or ceramic for combustion chambers, as iron and its alloys can react adversely with CO at elevated temperatures. Understanding these chemical reactions and material properties is essential for safe and efficient boiler operation.

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  • Basic understanding of combustion chemistry
  • Knowledge of material properties at high temperatures
  • Familiarity with carbon monoxide and its applications in industrial settings
  • Awareness of safety protocols when handling combustible gases
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Construction contractors, chemical engineers, safety officers, and anyone involved in the design and operation of carbon monoxide boilers in industrial settings.

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Looking for byproduct of burning CO
First time poster and also chemistry layman. I am starting on a new job building a carbon monoxide boiler in an oil refinery. As the construction contractor, we don't get into the operation/process of the equipment we build.

I have found online that CO becomes combustible at around 1400F. However, I haven't been able to find the chemical reaction for this process, and what the byproduct is.

Is anyone familiar with this reaction or can anyone point me to the correct literature?
 
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Carbon monoxide burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide. I’m not sure what other information you want, but googling carbon monoxide combustion is probably a good start. Feel free to come back with more specific questions.
 
btk87 said:
Summary:: Looking for byproduct of burning CO

First time poster and also chemistry layman. I am starting on a new job building a carbon monoxide boiler in an oil refinery. As the construction contractor, we don't get into the operation/process of the equipment we build.

I have found online that CO becomes combustible at around 1400F. However, I haven't been able to find the chemical reaction for this process, and what the byproduct is.

Is anyone familiar with this reaction or can anyone point me to the correct literature?
I hope you are using nickel combustion chambers or ceramic ones as iron and its various steels react with CO at elevated temperatures. Even stainless reacts!
 

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