B. Sithole, R. Guy
Apr 1, 1986
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Science of The Total Environment
Abstract
Abstract The formation of N -nitrosodibutylamine from dibutylamine and nitrite in aqueous solutions was studied in the presence of bentonite clay and humic acid. The kinetics, and effects of nitrite and amine concentration, pH, light, and temperature on the nitrosation reaction were evaluated. The N -nitrosodibutylamine yield was enhanced at low pH values, at higher temperatures and in the presence of light. The presence of humic acid was found to enhance the nitrosation while the presence of clay had the opposite effect.