Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange Resin

The removal of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), from aqueous solutions under different conditions using an anion-exchange resin (AXR) as an adsorbent was investigated under batch conditions. Such studies indicated that the percentage adsorption decreased with increasing initial Cr(VI) concentration, wit...

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Main Authors: P. Senthil Kumar, K. Kirthika, K. Sathish Kumar
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-11-01
Series:Adsorption Science & Technology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1260/026361708788251402
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description The removal of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), from aqueous solutions under different conditions using an anion-exchange resin (AXR) as an adsorbent was investigated under batch conditions. Such studies indicated that the percentage adsorption decreased with increasing initial Cr(VI) concentration, with the maximum removal of such ions occurred at a pH value of ca. 2.0. Both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were capable of reproducing the isotherms obtained experimentally. The sorption process was rapid during the first 20 min with equilibrium being attained within 30 min. The process followed first-order kinetics. The results demonstrate that such anion-exchange resins can be used for the efficient removal of Cr(VI) ions from water and wastewater.
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spelling doaj-art-667a3869f21d40caa45fb718ffe1c8b92025-01-02T02:58:01ZengSAGE PublishingAdsorption Science & Technology0263-61742048-40382008-11-012610.1260/026361708788251402Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange ResinP. Senthil KumarK. KirthikaK. Sathish KumarThe removal of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), from aqueous solutions under different conditions using an anion-exchange resin (AXR) as an adsorbent was investigated under batch conditions. Such studies indicated that the percentage adsorption decreased with increasing initial Cr(VI) concentration, with the maximum removal of such ions occurred at a pH value of ca. 2.0. Both the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were capable of reproducing the isotherms obtained experimentally. The sorption process was rapid during the first 20 min with equilibrium being attained within 30 min. The process followed first-order kinetics. The results demonstrate that such anion-exchange resins can be used for the efficient removal of Cr(VI) ions from water and wastewater.https://doi.org/10.1260/026361708788251402
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Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange Resin
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title Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange Resin
title_full Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange Resin
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title_short Removal of Hexavalent Chromium Ions from Aqueous Solutions by an Anion-Exchange Resin
title_sort removal of hexavalent chromium ions from aqueous solutions by an anion exchange resin
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