Degradation of X-ray contrast media diatrizoate in different water matrices by gamma irradiation

Autor: Manuel Sánchez Polo, José Rivera Utrilla, Jesús J. López Peñalver, Inmaculada Velo Gala
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology. 88:1336-1343
ISSN: 0268-2575
Popis: Background This study analyzes the effectiveness of gamma irradiation in removing diatrizoate contrast from different water matrices: ultrapure water, surface water, groundwater and wastewater. The use of gamma irradiation for degradation is influenced by coexisting substances in natural waters and wastewaters. The influence of the presence of anions on the degradation of diatrizoate by gamma irradiation was investigated. Results Study results indicate that: (1) diatrizoate radiolysis fits pseudo-first-order kinetics; removal of 91.9% of the diatrizoate was achieved at a dose of 1000 Gy; (2) diatrizoate degradation depends on the type of water matrix, with the radiolysis being affected by the presence of anions, as follows: (i) high concentrations of Cl− increase the efficacy of the process; and (ii) low concentrations of markedly decrease the degradation rate, because nitrite ions act as scavengers of , hydroxyl radical and hydrogen radical; (3) TOC values showed that diatrizoate does not mineralize at a dose of 1000 Gy. Conclusions Radiolysis degrades diatrizoate by more than 90%; results obtained indicate that it is not mineralized, with TOC values remaining constant in all waters studied. © 2013 Society of Chemical Industry
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