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DOI 10.1016/0040-6031(94)02419-O
Title (Primary) Reactions of hydrocarbons during thermodesorption from sediments
Author Kopinke, F.-D.; Remmler, M.
Source Titel Thermochimica Acta
Year 1995
Department TUCHEM; SAN
Volume 263
Page From 123
Page To 139
Keywords Sediment; Organic pollutant; Thermodesorption; Thermal reaction; Charring
Abstract Thermal reactions of hydrocarbons, which were loaded onto a river sediment, were investigated at 300°C in an open and in a closed reactor. The results give evidence that the thermodesorption of PAHs and hydroxylated aromatics is accompanied by their chemical conversion to non-volatile products, which can be called charring. Quartz powder as an inert carrier does not effect such reactions. The rank in reactivity observed for charring of PAHs is consistent with their reactivity in radical reactions. The sediment ash is more active in hydrocarbon conversion reactions than the native sediment. This points to the mineral matrix of the sediment as the actual carrier of the catalytic activity rather than the sediment organic matter.
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Kopinke, F.-D., Remmler, M. (1995):
Reactions of hydrocarbons during thermodesorption from sediments
Thermochim. Acta 263 , 123 - 139 10.1016/0040-6031(94)02419-O