
In a limestone-based wet flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) system, which oxidant is commonly used to convert calcium sulfite into gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate)?
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Get StartedIn a limestone-based wet flue-gas desulfurization (FGD) system, which oxidant is commonly used to convert calcium sulfite into gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate)?
Options:
- Air (oxygen)
- Chlorine gas
- Ozone
- Hydrogen peroxide
Correct answer: Air (oxygen)
Explanation: Forced-oxidation wet FGD systems use air (molecular oxygen) to oxidize calcium sulfite to gypsum (CaSO4·2H2O); this air-oxidation approach became standard in many commercial FGD installations since the 1970s.
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