Effect of Gamma Rays on Microorganisms and Chemicals in Water, Wastewater, and Sludge.

Abstract

Gamma rays have been found to be effective in destroying certain chemical structures and in killing both pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria. A synergistic effect has been discovered when aqueous solutions are either pretreated with chlorine or when air or oxygen are bubbled through the solutions during irradiation. The data indicates that the effectiveness of the irradiation process is dependent on the concentration of solids in the aqueous solution.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029680

Entities

People

  • D. D. Woodbridge
  • P. C. Cooper

Organizations

  • Florida Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Bacteria
  • Chlorine
  • Gamma Rays
  • Microorganisms
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Prokaryotes
  • Water

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Microbial Pathology
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.