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Hydrous zirconium oxide as an anion-exchanger
1Department of Chemistry, University of Roorkee, Roorkee-247672, India.
Abstract:
Samples of hydrous zirconium oxide have been prepared under varying conditions of precipitation, and their anion-exchange properties are reported. The effect of electrolyte concentration, time of equilibration and drying temperature on anion-exchange capacity has been studied. Stoichiometry of exchange, chemical stability and regeneration power of the exchanger have also been investigated. Distribution coefficients of various anions are reported, and some pairs of anions have been separated on the basis of the sorption data.
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