A Laboratory Study of RDX Absorption by Carbon.
Abstract
A two-phase study was undertaken to investigate treatment methods for the removal of RDX explosive (C3H6O6N6) from contaminated groundwater. The first phase consisted of a 6-week laboratory screening study to evaluate seven different methods: carbon adsorption, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, hydrolysis, boiling, chlorination, and polymeric adsorption. Carbon adsorption represents the best process for removal of RDX from potable water based on relative simplicity and effectiveness for domestic use. Small-diameter-column exhaustion tests using Filtrasorb 400 were run to help determine residence times, carbon capacities, and breakthrough characteristics of the carbon under dynamic conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA002049
Entities
People
- John G. Vlahakis