Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction

Containing knowledge and results in ion exchange, this text presents an overview of the chemical thermodynamics of cation-exchange reactions, with emphasis placed on liquid-phase- and solid-phase-activity coefficient models. It describes the development of surface complexation theory and its application to the ion exchange phenomenon.
The Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction series treats ion exchange and solvent extraction both as discrete topics and as a unified, multidisciplinary study - presenting new insights for researchers in many chemical and related field. Containing current knowledge and results in ion exchange, this text: presents an overview of the chemical thermodynamics of cation-exchange reactions, with particular emphasis placed on liquid-phase- and solid-phase-activity coefficient models; describes the development of surface complexation theory and its application to the ion exchange phenomenon; discusses metal-natural colloid surface reactions and their consideration by surface complexation modelling complements; and covers the influence of humic substances on the uptake of metal ions by naturally occurring materials.