Sorption of 226Ra from waste effluents using Syrian bentonite

In view of environmental concern, sorption of radium on natural bentonite mineral (Aleppo, Syria) was investigated using a batch-type method. Data were expressed in terms of distribution coefficients. An attempt to increase the selectivity of bentonite for radium was made by preparing M-derivatives....

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Veröffentlicht in:Environmental technology. - 1993. - 31(2010), 14 vom: 14. Dez., Seite 1587-99
1. Verfasser: Al Attar, L (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Al Masri, M S, Budeir, Y, Al Chayah, O
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2010
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Environmental technology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Industrial Waste Water Pollutants, Radioactive Bentonite 1302-78-9 Radon Q74S4N8N1G
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Zusammenfassung:In view of environmental concern, sorption of radium on natural bentonite mineral (Aleppo, Syria) was investigated using a batch-type method. Data were expressed in terms of distribution coefficients. An attempt to increase the selectivity of bentonite for radium was made by preparing M-derivatives. Loss of mineral crystallinity in acidic media and the formation of a new phase, such as BaCO3, in Ba-derivative were evidenced by XRD characterizations. Of the cationic forms, Na-bentonite showed the highest affinity. Mechanisms of radium uptake were studied using M-derivatives and simulated radium solutions. The obtained results indicated that surface sorption/surface ion exchange were the predominant processes. The distinct sorption behaviour observed with the Ba-form was, possibly, a reflection of radium coprecipitation with barium carbonate. The competing order of macro components, likely present in waste streams, was investigated by studying different concentrations of the corresponding salt media. Sodium was found to be the weakest inhibitor. The performance of natural bentonite and the most selective forms, i.e. Ba- and Na-derivatives, to sorb radium from actual oil co-produced waters, collected form Der Ezzor Petroleum Company (DEZPC), was studied. This showed the influential effect ofpH compared with other parameters
Beschreibung:Date Completed 08.03.2011
Date Revised 21.11.2013
published: Print
Citation Status MEDLINE
ISSN:1479-487X
DOI:10.1080/09593330.2010.481313