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Table 1 Calculation equations of Z-values (mol m−3 Pa−1)

From: Fate simulation and risk assessment of TBT and TPhT considering water level fluctuations in the TGR before and after AFS Convention implementation in China

Bulk compartment

Sub-compartment

Calculation equation

Z-value

Atmosphere

Air

ZA = 1/RT

ZTA = ZA + ZPAvpa

Aerosols

ZPA = 6 × 106ZA/pS

 

Water

Water

ZW = 1/H

ZTW = ZW + ZPWvpw

Suspended solids

ZPW = ZWρpwKocωocw

 

Sediment

Pore water

ZWS = 1/H

ZTS = ZWSvws + ZSvps

Solids

ZS = ZWρpsKocωocs

 

Fish

Fish

ZF = ZW BCF ρf

ZTF = ZF