Abstract
In a closed aerated laboratory system 14C-monochlorobenzene (14C-MCB) was incubated with sieved soil, amended with different substrates, to investigate the behavior of this compound in an arable soil. The volatilized 14C-compounds and 14CO2 were trapped separately thus allowing a clear differentiation between volatilization and mineralization of MCB. At the end of the experiment extractable and non-extractable residues were determined and a 14C-mass balance was established. The results show clearly, that volatilization is the main loss mechanism of MCB from soils whereas mineralization is of minor importance. Additional nutrition sources could not increase the mineralization process.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 599-604 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Fresenius Environmental Bulletin |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 9 A |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Mineralization
- Monochlorobenzene
- Soil
- Volatilization