Chemical oxidation treatment of hydrocarbon contaminated soil using Fenton`s reagent
- Environmental Protection Agency, Edison, NJ (United States)
- IT Corporation, Cincinnati, OH (United States); and others
This study assesses the effectiveness of Fenton`s reagent to oxidize the constituents of petroleum products such as 2-methylnaphthalene and n-hexadecane in soils. Laboratory tests were conducted in 2.5 liter glass bottles at various pH levels and organic concentrations. The results showed that 2-methylnaphthalene was rapidly removed by Fenton`s reagent in soil matrix; however, n-hexadecane was removed at a slower rate. The natural organic content of the soil does not appear to affect the 2-methylnaphthalene destruction. Both contaminants showed higher reaction rates at pH 7 than at pH 2. The slower degradation of n-hexadecane may be due to the competition of natural organic compounds; therefore, alkanes may need additional hydrogen peroxide to be effectively oxidized.
- OSTI ID:
- 210496
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9509139--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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