Environmental Fate Studies on Certain Munition Wastewater Constituents. Phase 3, Part 2. Laboratory Studies
Abstract
Pseudo-first order and second order biotransformation rate constants were determined for isomeric DNTs and TNTs using natural water microorganism populations. Henry's Law Constants were estimated for 2,4-DNT, TNT, RDX and HMX to predict volatilization rates for these chemicals. The indirect photolysis of TNT was investigated in natural waters to elucidate photolysis mechanisms. Complexation of TNT with natural organics appears to enhance the photochemical lability of TNT in the environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA133987
Entities
People
- James H. Smith
- Ronald J. Spanggord
- Theodore Mill
- Tsong-wen Chou
- William R. Mabey
Organizations
- SRI International