According to Vladimir Uglyov, who worked on the development of Novichok , it is very stable with a slow evaporation rate and can remain dangerous for years once deployed.
Add the amount they had produced!Bystander said:"dangerous for years" scares the hell out of me.
Mirsajanow zählt[ die Substanzen A-230, A-232 und A-234 zu den grundlegenden Substanzen der Nowitschok-Reihe sowie außerdem die russische Variante des VX (Substanz 33, VR). Davon erhielten Substanz 33 und A-230 die Zulassung als chemische Waffen, wobei von Substanz 33 nach Mirsajanow 15.000 Tonnen produziert wurden, von A-230 nur experimentelle Mengen (einige zehn Tonnen).
The half-life of the "novichok" nerve agent, also known as A-234, varies depending on environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, and exposure to light. In general, it ranges from several days to several weeks.
Yes, the half-life of "novichok" can be affected by the presence of other chemicals, especially those that are reactive or break down easily. This can result in a shorter or longer half-life, depending on the interactions between the substances.
The degradation rate of "novichok" nerve agent in soil or water depends on various factors such as pH, temperature, and microbial activity. In optimal conditions, it can take several weeks or even months for the agent to completely degrade.
Yes, "novichok" nerve agent can persist in the environment for a long time, especially in colder temperatures or low-humidity environments. It can also remain in small concentrations in soil or water, making it a potential long-term threat to human health and the environment.
Yes, there are certain methods that can be used to accelerate the degradation of "novichok" nerve agent in the environment. These include treatment with oxidizing agents, exposure to ultraviolet light, or biodegradation by microorganisms. However, these methods may not completely eliminate the agent and could potentially create harmful byproducts.