Abstract |
The concentration of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in high purity water pumped through a generator column at 1ml/min is strongly dependent on temperature. It would be desirable to provide an explanation of these inconsistencies before it can be said that the interaction of 2,3,7,8-TCDD with water is clearly understood. Should it prove to be the case that the data presented here can be truly identified as the solubilities, then this is of great environmental significance. Temperature dependence, since it is so strong, should be taken into consideration when modelling the distribution, transport and fate of 2,3,7,8-TCDD in the environment. |