On the retention of uranyl and thorium ions from radioactive solution on peat moss

The efficiency of the radioactive uranyl and thorium ions on the peat moss from aqueous solutions has been investigated under different experimental conditions. The sorption and desorption of uranyl and thorium ions on three types (unmodified peat moss, peat moss treated with HNO 3 and peat moss tre...

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Published in:Journal of hazardous materials 2010-02, Vol.174 (1), p.782-787
Main Authors: Humelnicu, Doina, Bulgariu, Laura, Macoveanu, Matei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorption
Applied sciences
Chemical engineering
Desorption
Exact sciences and technology
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Ions
Peat moss
Pollution
Solutions
Sphagnopsida
Temperature
Thorium - chemistry
Thorium ions
Uranium - chemistry
Uranyl ions
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Summary:The efficiency of the radioactive uranyl and thorium ions on the peat moss from aqueous solutions has been investigated under different experimental conditions. The sorption and desorption of uranyl and thorium ions on three types (unmodified peat moss, peat moss treated with HNO 3 and peat moss treated with NaOH) of peat moss were studied by the static method. Peat moss was selected as it is available in nature, in any amount, as a cheap and accessible sorbent. Study on desorption of such ions led to the conclusion that the most favourable desorptive reagent for the uranyl ions is Na 2CO 3 1 M while, for the thorium ions is HCl 1 M. The results obtained show that the parameters here under investigation exercise a significant effect on the sorption process of the two ions. Also, the investigations performed recommend the peat moss treated with a base as a potential sorbent for the uranyl and thorium ions from a radioactive aqueous solution.
ISSN:0304-3894
1873-3336
DOI:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.09.120