Peroxide

Name:
Peroxide
Detailed information:
(1) Any compound containing a bivalent O—O group, i.e., the oxygen atoms are univalent. Such compounds release atomic (nascent) oxygen readily. Thus they are strong oxidizing agents, and fire hazards when in contact with combustible materials, especially under high-temperature conditions. The chief industrial uses of peroxides are as oxidizing agents, bleaching agents, and initiators of polymerization. (2) Hydrogen peroxide.