Abstract
The feasibility of electrically reducing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in aqueous solutions was studied in a series of bench-scale experiments. The presence of nitrosamines in soil and groundwater is largely associated with missile fuels, but also with pesticides and other chemicals. Inexpensive carbon, stainless steel and nickel electrodes were used to perform the experiments. The electrodes, voltage and solution pH were the variables studied. Results showed that a higher rate of decomposition of NDMA occurred in acidic conditions using a relatively high potential applied to the electrodes. Further studies were suggested to optimize treatment conditions and evaluate the technical and economical feasibility of the process. 9 refs., 2 tabs., 2 figs.
Volchek, K;
Ladanowski, C;
Somers, A;
Whittaker, H;
[1]
Anantaraman, A
[2]
- Environment Canada, Edmonton, AB (Canada). Emergencies Science Div.
- Ottawa Univ., ON (Canada). Electrochemical Science and Technology Centre
Citation Formats
Volchek, K, Ladanowski, C, Somers, A, Whittaker, H, and Anantaraman, A.
Electrolytic decomposition of N-nitrosodimethylamine in water.
Canada: N. p.,
1995.
Web.
Volchek, K, Ladanowski, C, Somers, A, Whittaker, H, & Anantaraman, A.
Electrolytic decomposition of N-nitrosodimethylamine in water.
Canada.
Volchek, K, Ladanowski, C, Somers, A, Whittaker, H, and Anantaraman, A.
1995.
"Electrolytic decomposition of N-nitrosodimethylamine in water."
Canada.
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title = {Electrolytic decomposition of N-nitrosodimethylamine in water}
author = {Volchek, K, Ladanowski, C, Somers, A, Whittaker, H, and Anantaraman, A}
abstractNote = {The feasibility of electrically reducing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in aqueous solutions was studied in a series of bench-scale experiments. The presence of nitrosamines in soil and groundwater is largely associated with missile fuels, but also with pesticides and other chemicals. Inexpensive carbon, stainless steel and nickel electrodes were used to perform the experiments. The electrodes, voltage and solution pH were the variables studied. Results showed that a higher rate of decomposition of NDMA occurred in acidic conditions using a relatively high potential applied to the electrodes. Further studies were suggested to optimize treatment conditions and evaluate the technical and economical feasibility of the process. 9 refs., 2 tabs., 2 figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {1995}
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title = {Electrolytic decomposition of N-nitrosodimethylamine in water}
author = {Volchek, K, Ladanowski, C, Somers, A, Whittaker, H, and Anantaraman, A}
abstractNote = {The feasibility of electrically reducing N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in aqueous solutions was studied in a series of bench-scale experiments. The presence of nitrosamines in soil and groundwater is largely associated with missile fuels, but also with pesticides and other chemicals. Inexpensive carbon, stainless steel and nickel electrodes were used to perform the experiments. The electrodes, voltage and solution pH were the variables studied. Results showed that a higher rate of decomposition of NDMA occurred in acidic conditions using a relatively high potential applied to the electrodes. Further studies were suggested to optimize treatment conditions and evaluate the technical and economical feasibility of the process. 9 refs., 2 tabs., 2 figs.}
place = {Canada}
year = {1995}
month = {Dec}
}