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In 1979 a theory was developed to explain differences in dioxin isomer group concentrations observed in samples taken from combustion sources and the environment. From that work it was hypothesized that simultaneous reduction-oxidation chemistry tailored the composition of dioxin residue to conform with the reductive conditions of the local environment. As a consequence of this it was postulated that samples taken from reductive sources should contain higher concentrations of the lower chlorinated dioxin species than environmental samples exposed to the oxidative conditions of the atmosphere. A recent study of dioxins produced by wood burning stoves now makes it possible to further test this theory as well as to compare the dioxin isomer group ratios observed in different types of combustion units.
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Townsend, D.I. (1983). Changes in Dioxin Isomer Group Ratios in the Environment: An Update and Extension of the Present Theory. In: Tucker, R.E., Young, A.L., Gray, A.P. (eds) Human and Environmental Risks of Chlorinated Dioxins and Related Compounds. Environmental Science Research, vol 26. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3599-3_13
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