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An electron beam generated plasma reactor was used for the decomposition of carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, 1,1-dichloroethane, toluene, and Freon 113. 99% decomposition of most compounds is achieved in the reactor. The energy requirements for decomposition of these compounds are given, and these results are discussed in terms of the electron capture rate coefficients and the plasma chemistry of the molecules.
This work supported by the Contaminant Plume Containment and Remediation Focus Area, Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy.
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Vitale, S.A., Hadidi, K., Cohn, D.R., Bromberg, L., Falkos, a.P. (1997). An Electron Beam Generated Plasma Reactor for Decomposition of Halogenated VOCs. In: Tedder, D.W., Pohland, F.G. (eds) Emerging Technologies in Hazardous Waste Management 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5387-8_3
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