Observations on the Synergistic Interactions of Aqueous Oxidizers and Ultraviolet Radiation for Decontamination Applications
Abstract
This feasibility study examines the potential benefits to result from combining aqueous oxidizers and ultraviolet radiation for decontamination applications. Thus, malathion, and organophosphorus pesticide, was exposed to systems of aqueous oxidizer with and without UV irradiation (280-320nm) at a flux that approximates bright noon sunlight. Irradiated systems exhibited loss of malathion up to five (5) times as rapid as non-irradiated systems. Pseudo first-order rate constants for these systems are presented. Also, similar enhancement of substrate destruction is observed for quinine sulfate interacting with aqueous hypochlorite with and without added ultraviolet radiation. The results reported here argue strongly for the potential advantages of combining aqueous oxidizers and UV radiation for decontamination applications. Oxidizers studied were hypochlorite, perborate, peroxide, peroxydisulfate, and percarbonate anions. Keywords: High pressure liquid chromatograph.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 20, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168081
Entities
People
- D. A. Dotson
- R. E. Pellenbarg
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory