Abstract
Compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) enables quantification of biodegradation by use of the Rayleigh equation. The Rayleigh equation fails, however, to describe the sequential degradation of chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons (CAHs) involving various intermediates that are controlled by simultaneous degradation and production. This paper shows how isotope fractionation during sequential degradation can be simulated in a 10 reactive transport code (PHREEQC-2).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4189-4197 |
Journal | Environmental Science and Technology |
Volume | 39 |
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Publication status | Published - 2005 |