Extraction of metals from a contaminated sandy soil using citric acid

Twenty‐four‐hour washing of a contaminated soil with 0.5 M citric acid reduced the levels of Cd, Cu, Zn, and Pb from 0.01, 0.04, 0.42, and 41.52 mg g‐1 to 0, 0.02, 0.18 and 5.21 mg g‐1, respectively. Extending the washing period beyond 24 hours did not influence the results significantly. Metal ions...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Environmental progress 2000-12, Vol.19 (4), p.275-282
Hauptverfasser:	Bassi, Raman, Prasher, Shiv O., Simpson, B.K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Decontamination. Miscellaneous Earth sciences Earth, ocean, space Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics Exact sciences and technology Other wastewaters Pollution Pollution, environment geology Soil and sediments pollution Wastewaters Water treatment and pollution
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