Research Article

Ultrasonic Degradation of Fuchsin Basic in Aqueous Solution: Effects of Operating Parameters and Additives

Table 2

Degradation and mineralization percentages after ultrasonic irradiation (initial dye concentration = 10 μmol L−1, ultrasonic power = 400 W, ultrasonic frequency = 25 kHz, temperature = 22°C, and pH = 6.5).

Irradiation time (min)Extent of degradation (%)Mineralization (%)

6066.535.2
12094.140.3