Free-radical oxidants in natural waters

Mill, T; Hendry, DG; Richardson, H

HERO ID

4140433

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1980

Language

English

PMID

17729869

HERO ID 4140433
In Press No
Year 1980
Title Free-radical oxidants in natural waters
Authors Mill, T; Hendry, DG; Richardson, H
Journal Science
Volume 207
Issue 4433
Page Numbers 886-887
Abstract Photooxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene) and pyridine in dilute solution in natural waters gives products characteristic of reactions with alkylperoxy (RO2⋅) and hydroxyl (HO⋅) radicals. On the basis of the rates of formation of the products, the average concentrations of RO2⋅ and HO⋅ are estimated to be about 10-9 and 10-17 mole per liter, respectively. The concentration of RO2⋅ is large enough that, for some classes of reactive chemicals, oxidation can be an important process in natural waters.
Doi 10.1126/science.207.4433.886
Pmid 17729869
Wosid WOS:A1980JE68300022
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