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Volatilization of ethylene dibromide from water

January 1, 1987

Overall mass-transfer coefficients for the volatilization of ethylene dibromide from water were measured simultaneously with the oxygen absorption coefficient in a laboratory stirred tank. Coefficients were measured as a function of mixing conditions in the water for two windspeeds. The ethylene dibromide mass-transfer coefficient depended on windspeed; the ethylene dibromide liquid-film coefficient did not, in agreement with theory. A constant relation existed between the liquid-film coefficients for ethylene dibromide and oxygen.

Publication Year 1987
Title Volatilization of ethylene dibromide from water
DOI 10.1021/es00157a004
Authors R. E. Rathbun, D. Y. Tai
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Environmental Science & Technology
Index ID 70014696
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Toxic Substances Hydrology Program