Volatilization | The Henry's Law constant for isobutane is estimated as 1.19 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) derived from its vapor pressure, 2610 mm Hg(1), and water solubility, 48.8 mg/L(2). This Henry's Law constant indicates that isobutane is expected to volatilize rapidly from water surfaces(3). Based on this Henry's Law constant, the volatilization half-life from a model river (1 m deep, flowing 1 m/sec, wind velocity of 3 m/sec)(3) is estimated as 47 minutes(SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model lake (1 m deep, flowing 0.05 m/sec, wind velocity of 0.5 m/sec)(3) is estimated as 3 days(SRC). Isobutane's estimated Henry's Law constant indicates that volatilization from moist soil surfaces may occur(SRC). The potential for volatilization of isobutane from dry soil surfaces may exist(SRC) based upon its vapor pressure(1). |