Description, Properties, and Degradation of Selected Volatile Organic Compounds Detected in Ground Water--A Review of Selected Literature
Open-File Report
2006-1338
By: Stephen J. Lawrence
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Abstract
This report provides abridged information describing the most salient properties and biodegradation of 27 chlorinated volatile organic compounds detected during ground-water studies in the United States. This information is condensed from an extensive list of reports, papers, and literature published by the U.S. Government, various State governments, and peer-reviewed journals. The list includes literature reviews, compilations, and summaries describing volatile organic compounds in ground water. This report cross-references common names and synonyms associated with volatile organic compounds with the naming conventions supported by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. In addition, the report describes basic physical characteristics of those compounds such as Henry's Law constant, water solubility, density, octanol-water partition (log Kow), and organic carbon partition (log Koc) coefficients. Descriptions and illustrations are provided for natural and laboratory biodegradation rates, chemical by-products, and degradation pathways.
Suggested Citation
Lawrence, S.J., 2006, Description, Properties, and Degradation of Selected Volatile Organic Compounds Detected in Ground Water--A Review of Selected Literature: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2006-1338, viii, 54 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20061338.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Description, Properties, and Degradation of Selected Volatile Organic Compounds Detected in Ground Water--A Review of Selected Literature |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2006-1338 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20061338 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Contributing office(s) | South Atlantic Water Science Center |
| Description | viii, 54 p. |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |