Comparison of assimilable organic carbon and UV-oxidizable carbon for evaluation of ultrapure-water systems.
Bacterial growth potential was measured in an ultrapure-water pilot plant by modified assimilable organic carbon (AOC) and UV-oxidizable carbon tests. An ion-exchange unit increased UV-oxidizable carbon, yet did not significantly (P greater than or equal to 0.05) alter AOC values. UV radiation decreased UV-oxidizable carbon and increased AOC.
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Immunology, University of Arizona, Tucson 85721.
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Gerba
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D002244:Carbon / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000528:radiation effects; D007700:Kinetics; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply
D002244:Carbon