U.S.-Hungary Research on Oscillatory Iodate Oxidation of Sulfite and Ferrocyanide (Chemistry)

西弗吉尼亚大学的肯尼斯·肖瓦尔特博士和德布雷森科苏斯·洛霍斯大学的M.T.贝克博士合作开展的这项美国-匈牙利合作研究项目的主要目标是研究亚硫酸盐和亚铁氰化物离子的振荡碘酸离子氧化。努力将包括表征和系统检查该反应的主要组成过程：(1)碘酸盐和亚硫酸盐之间的直接反应，(2)亚铁氰化物的碘氧化，(3)亚硫酸盐的三碘化物和碘氧化，以及(4)碘酸盐和亚铁氰化物之间的直接反应。在对这四个过程进行经典化学动力学研究之后，研究人员将对振荡反应的动力学行为进行实验和理论研究。研究结果将有助于建立振荡反应机理的精确模型。该物理化学项目通过使美国和东欧的专家在共同感兴趣和能力强的领域结合互补的人才和集中研究资源，实现了推进科学知识的计划目标。

The primary objective of this U.S.-Hungary cooperative research project between Dr. Kenneth Showalter of West Virginia University and Dr. M.T. Beck of Kossuth Lojos University, Debrecen, is to investigate the oscillatory iodate ion oxidation of sulfite and ferrocyanide ions. Efforts will involve characterization and systematic examination of major component processes of this reaction: (1) the direct reaction between iodate and sulfite, (2) the iodine oxidation of ferrocyanide, (3) the triiodide and iodine oxidation of sulfite, and (4) the direct reaction between iodate and ferrocyanide. After classical chemical kinetics studies of these four processes, the researchers will pursue experimental and theoretical studies of the dynamical behavior of the oscillatory reaction. Results should lead to development of an accurate model description of the oscillatory reaction mechanism. This project in physical chemistry fulfills the program objective of advancing scientific knowledge by enabling experts in the United States and Eastern Europe to combine complementary talents and pool research resources in areas of strong mutual interest and competence.