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In situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) is the intentional use of chemical oxidants to destroy or degrade chemical contaminants of concern, including chlorinated solvents. The typical end products for chlorinated solvents treated with ISCO are carbon dioxide and chloride ion. In situ chemical reduction (ISCR) is the intentional use of chemical reductants to transform or degrade chemical contaminants, including chlorinated solvents. The end products for ISCR treatment of chlorinated solvents vary from completely dechlorinated compounds (i.e., ethene from trichloroethene [TCE]) to carbon dioxide and chloride ion.
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Brown, R.A. (2010). Chemical Oxidation and Reduction for chlorinated Solvent Remediation. In: Stroo, H., Ward, C. (eds) In Situ Remediation of Chlorinated Solvent Plumes. SERDP/ESTCP Environmental Remediation Technology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1401-9_15
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