EFFECT OF CLAY AND GOETHITE MINERAL SYSTEMS ON THE REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION PART 1

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Published: 2015-12-15

Page: 217-226


D. E. EGIRANI *

Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria

N. WESSEY

Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria

A. ADEROGBA ADEROGBA

Faculty of Science, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Nigeria

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Mineral systems of clay and goethite were investigated to determine their effect on mercury removal. The batch mode study was conducted at room temperature (23±2°C). Reactivity studies revealed high levels of protonation during the mercury removal process. However, these proton coefficients were less than 2. Kinetic studies revealed two- phase reactions. These reaction phases were linked to outer sphere complexation and inner sphere complexation. Minimal intra-particle diffusion was involved. The mass transfer rate was higher in the first reaction phase when compared with the second reaction phase.

Keywords: Particle size, mercury, reaction, kinetics, mineral systems


How to Cite

EGIRANI, D. E., WESSEY, N., & ADEROGBA, A. A. (2015). EFFECT OF CLAY AND GOETHITE MINERAL SYSTEMS ON THE REMOVAL OF MERCURY FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION PART 1. Journal of Applied Chemical Science International, 5(4), 217–226. Retrieved from https://ikprress.org/index.php/JACSI/article/view/3876