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Effect of UV radiation on the ozonization of aqueous solutions of organic compounds and wastewaters

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6327840

Solutions of nitrobenzene and oxalic and acetic acids were chosen as the materials of the investigation. The results of the investigations suggest that the formation of OH/sup ./ radicals which was due to the effect of UV radiation on the ozone dissolved in water occurred via a stage of the formation of hydrogen peroxide, with its subsequent photolytic decomposition. The use of low-pressure UV lamps made it possible to increase the rate of the ozonization process, to decrease the ozone consumption, and to increase the degree of degradation of organic impurities in the wastewater. The UV irradiation did not give a significant effect when the solution being ozonized contained substances optically active in the range of the optical activity of ozone (250-270 nm). High-pressure mercury-quartz lamps cannot be recommended for use because of the low effectiveness of their action.

Research Organization:
Tallin Polytechnic Institute (USSR)
OSTI ID:
6327840
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 61:3; ISSN JAPUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English