[Utilization of detoxification products of yperite-lewisite mixtures]

Prikl Biokhim Mikrobiol. 1999 Nov-Dec;35(6):671-8.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

An approach to developing an ecologically safe technology for disposal of yperite-lewisite mixtures has been developed. The technology includes three sequential stages: (1) detoxification by alkaline hydrolysis (resulting in the loss of toxic properties); (2) electrochemical treatment of detoxification products (electrocoagulation, to eliminate arsenic salts, and electrochemical oxidation, to convert all organic components into bioutilizable matter); and (3) degradation of the compounds obtained at the two preceding stages by a bred microbial association.

MeSH terms

  • Arsenicals / chemistry*
  • Electrochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Mustard Gas / chemistry*
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Arsenicals
  • lewisite
  • Mustard Gas