Effects of sodium periodate on the regeneration of sodium phosphmolybdate and its complex desulfuration system (Na 3PMo 12 O 40 -NaVO 3-Na 2CO 3-NaCl) were investigated by electrode potential track.Adding sodium periodate increases adsorption and regeneration ability of the system.Sodium periodate acts as a catalyst which oxidizes sodium phosphomolybdate and absorbs hydrogen sulphide.