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Binding of metal cations by natural substances
Author(s) -
Masri M. Sid,
Reuter F. William,
Friedman Mendel
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1974.070180305
Subject(s) - mercury (programming language) , cobalt , cadmium , chemistry , zinc , palladium , nickel , metal , manganese , copper , platinum , inorganic chemistry , chloride , nuclear chemistry , organic chemistry , catalysis , computer science , programming language
The binding of mercuric chloride and other metal salts to bark, activated sludge (Milorganite), chitosan, poly( p ‐aminostyrene), and other natural and synthetic materials was investigated by specific atomic absorption and x‐ray fluorescence spectroscopy. The synthetic poly(aminostyrene) was included for comparison with the natural polyamine chitosan. Our results show that a wide range of natural materials are potentially useful for the removal of toxic and precious metals that may be present in industrial effluents, mine waters, or other water supply. Such metal salts include those of mercury, lead, zinc, cadmium, copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, silver, platinum, palladium, and gold.