Minimum Release of Tributyltin to Prevent Macrofouling

Abstract

The minimum release of tri-and dibutyltin has been determined for both barnacles and hydrozoans. The test method involved perfusing a known flux of biocide through a polycarbonate membrane filter with the downstream surface of the membrane exposed to a natural population of fouling organisms. No minimum release could be calculated for the dibutyltin because the flux rates were not high enough to achieve a zero fouling condition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA231800

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth G. Haslbeck
  • George I. Loeb
  • James W. Mihm

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifouling
  • Antifouling Coatings
  • Availability
  • Barnacles
  • Biological Laboratories
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Confidence Limits
  • Environment
  • Flow
  • Fouling
  • Fouling Organisms
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Membranes
  • Security
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.