Fenton's Reagent

Fenton's Reagent is a solution of hydrogen peroxide and an iron catalyst that is used to oxidize contaminants or waste waters. The reagent was discovered by H.J.H. Fenton in the 1890's. Fenton's Reagent can be used to destroy organic compounds such as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).

More Information

• Solvent Plume Source Removal Test (Fenton's Reagent)
• Remediation Technologies: Fenton's Reagent, U.S. Navy
• In-Situ Chemical Oxidation Process using Fenton's Reagent -- Navy Pollution Abatement Ashore Technology Demonstration/Validation Program
• Fenton's Reagent - US Peroxide's Reference Library, Peroxide Applications

Additional USGS Information on Chemical Oxidation of Contaminants

• Chlorinated Benzene Plume Source Area Containment Test (Oxygen-Release Compound Injection), Naval Air Station, Pensacola , FL
• Oxygen-Release Compound Remediation Tests, Remediation of MTBE plume from a leaking underground storage tank, Laurel Bay, SC
• Effects of Fenton’s Reagent and Potassium Permanganate Applications on Indigenous Subsurface Microbiota: A Literature Review

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