EXTRACTION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS FROM OIL-CONTAMINATED SEDIMENTS

Several methods and solvents for extraction of petroleum hydrocarbons from estuarine sediments were examined. Four methods of extraction were used. Shaking the sediment using a reciprocal shaker proved to be the most efficient method in terms of greater yeild of extracted material. Of the three solvents compared, hexane, benzene and chloroform, benzene was most effective.

• Corporate Authors:

  Springer Verlag

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• Authors:
  • Walker, J D
  • Colwell, R R
  • Hamming, M C
  • Ford, H T
• Publication Date: 1975

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • Environmental Contamination & Toxicology, Bulletin
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Springer Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemical analysis; Energy consumption; Oils; Water quality management
• Old TRIS Terms: Hydrocarbon utilization; Oil analysis
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095497
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: University of Maryland, College Park
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 1975 12:00AM