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Chitosan for the Removal of Cadmium Rich Water

Author Affiliations

  • 1Deptt. Of chemistry, K.G. Arts and Science College, Raigarh, C.G, INDIA
  • 2 School of Applied and Social Sciences, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu , Rajasthan, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 1, Issue (5), Pages 81-83, December,22 (2012)

Abstract

The sorption of cadmium (II) on chitosan has been found to be dependent on contact time, concentration, temperature, and pH of the solution. The process of removal follows first order kinetics and absorption of heat.

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