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Co-oxidation method and co-oxidation reagent for decontaminating ground water and soil

  • US 6,869,535 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2002
  • Issued: 03/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for removing a water-immiscible organic compound having a density greater than that of water from a contaminated zone below the ground surface, comprising the steps of(a) injecting into the contaminated zone a solution of at least one inorganic permanganate salt, (b) injecting into the zone a cosolvent compatible with the inorganic permanganate salt, (c) causing reaction of the permanganate salt with the water-immiscible organic compound, and (d) extracting co-oxidant from the contaminated zone, thereby diminishing the level of water-immiscible organic compound present in the contaminated zone.

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