Decomposition of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons in Aqueous Solutions by Ultrasonic Irradiation

Abstract
Trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride in dilute aqueous solutions were rapidly decomposed to chloride anions, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide by ultrasonic irradiation.