ISSN:
1572-8838
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
Abstract The electro-oxidation of dilute aqueous solutions of sodium lauryl sulfate (LS) was studied in the presence of metal ions and sulfuric acid, in order to achieve the complete destruction of the detergent. An undivided cell and rhodiated titanium electrodes were used. The LS concentration was studied as a function of time, added metal ion, pH, temperature, initial current density and detergent concentration. The results obtained showed that 99% LS destruction can be easily achieved and that complete oxidation occurs. LS depletion rate was found to increase with temperature, current density (up to 2 A dm−2) and detergent concentration but to decrease with pH. The best results were obtained with iron ions dissolved in the electrolyte, but the process rate was nearly independent of Fe concentration above 0.5 mM.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01016049
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