Evaluation of bromate formation and ozone decomposition kinetics

Paul Westerhoff, Gary Amy, Rengao Song, Roger Minear

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Abstract

The rate of ozone decomposition Controls the yield of bromate and is influenced by water quality characteristics and water treatment parameters. Hypobromite ion (OBr) and hydroxyl (HO) radical concentrations affect the extent and rate of bromate formation as well, Through the use of butanol as an HO radical scavenger, delineation of indirect HO radical and direct molecular ozone oxidation pathways are inferred. Approximately 75% of the bromate formation is controlled by HO radical mechanisms, while the remain- der forms via molecular ozone mechanisms alone. Oxidation of bromine appears to be a criticai oxidation step in either pathway.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDisinfection by-Products in Water Treatment
Subtitle of host publicationThe Chemistry of their Formation and Control
PublisherCRC Press
Pages255-281
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9781351454858
ISBN (Print)9781566701365
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Environmental Science

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