Adsorption of mercury on laterite from Guizhou Province, China
YU Xiaohong , ZHU Lijun , GUO Baiwei , HE Shouyang
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Received December 06, 2007,Revised March 26, 2008, Accepted , Available online
Volume 20,2008,Pages 1328-1334
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The adsorption behaviors of Hg(II) on laterite from Guizhou Province, China, were studied and the adsorption mechanism was
discussed. The results showed that di erent mineral compositons in the laterite will cause di erences in the adsorption capacity of
laterite to Hg(II). Illite and non-crystalloids are the main contributors to enhancing the adsorption capacity of laterite to Hg(II). The pH
of the solution is an important factor a ecting the adsorption of Hg(II) on laterite. The alkalescent environment (pH 7–9) is favorable to
the adsorption of Hg(II). The amount of adsorbed Hg(II) increases with increasing pH. When the pH reaches a certain value, the amount
of the adsorbed Hg(II) will reach the maximum level. The amount of adsorbed Hg(II) decreases with increasing pH. The optimal pHs
of laterite and kaolinite are 9 and 8, respectively. The optimal initial concentrations of Hg(II) on laterite and kaolinite are 250 and 200
g/ml, respectively. The adsorption isotherms were described by the Langmuir model. The adsorption of Hg(II) on laterite is a quick
process while that of Hg(II) on kaolinite is a slow reaction. Laterite from Guizhou Province is a promising environmental material
which can be used in the removal of Hg(II) from wastewater.
