Main Title |
Solubilization of Non-Polar Compounds by Non-Ionic Surfactant Micelles. |
Author |
Jafvert, C. T. ;
Van Hoof, P. L. ;
Heath, J. K. ;
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CORP Author |
Purdue Univ., Lafayette, IN. School of Civil Engineering. ;National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ann Arbor, MI. Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab. ;Technology Applications, Inc., Athens, GA.;Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. |
Publisher |
cMay 94 |
Year Published |
1994 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/J-94/472; |
Stock Number |
PB95-137345 |
Additional Subjects |
Surfactants ;
Water chemistry ;
Organic compounds ;
Partition ;
Solubility ;
Chemical properties ;
Water pollution ;
Remedial action ;
Reprints ;
HOCs(Hydrophobic organic compounds) ;
Nonpolar compounds ;
Benzene/hexachloro
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB95-137345 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
11p |
Abstract |
The distribution of non-polar hydrophobic organic compounds (HOCs) between various surfactant micellar psuedophases and water is examined. Experimental measurements have been made with nine non-ionic surfactants and one anionic surfactant with hexachlorobenzene. These distributions have been quantified with micelle-water partition coefficients which are calculated utilizing the chemical's solubility in distilled water. With these data and information previously published on other HOCs and surfactants, a simple semi-empirical equation was constructed that relates micelle-water partition coefficients, K sub m, to octanol-water partition coefficients, K sub ow, and surfactant structural properties. Only two parameters in the final equation define surfactant structural characteristics. A rationale of the final model is presented. |