Increasing PCB Radiolysis Rates in Transformer Oil
Journal Article
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· Radiation Physics & Chemistry
The kinetics of Aroclor 1242 radiolysis in transformer oil, using high-energy electrons, was found to be analogous to that previously measured for individual polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners irradiated with ó-rays. The plot of the pseudo-first-order rate constant for PCB decomposition versus initial PCB concentration is a power function, with high rate constants for low concentrations. The addition of alkaline isopropanol to transformer oil was found to increase the pseudo-first-order rate constant for PCB decomposition. The rate constant under these conditions is independent of concentration. This may be explained by the establishment of chain reaction dechlorination in the oil.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-99ID13727
- OSTI ID:
- 912054
- Report Number(s):
- INEEL/JOU-01-00469
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Physics & Chemistry, Journal Name: Radiation Physics & Chemistry Journal Issue: 4-5 Vol. 65
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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