| abstract |
Electrochemically regenerated RuO4 (or corresponding oxides of Os, Ir, Rh) is used in the decomposition of matter, especially matter containing organic material. The method has particular advantage in dealing with compounds containing chlorine and, in a development, provides for the removal of heteroatoms N, Cl, P, As, S, avoiding contamination with unoxidised organics and/or Ru (or Os, Ir, Rh as the case may be). |