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Perlite samples exhibit a negative surface charge across a pH range of 3-10, with no point of zero charge detected. This behavior was consistent in both potassium nitrate (KNO3) and sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Geochemistry

Background:

  • Perlite, a volcanic glass, possesses unique surface properties influenced by its geological origin.
  • Understanding perlite's surface charge is crucial for applications in soil amendment, filtration, and construction materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the surface charge behavior of unexpanded and expanded perlite.
  • To determine the effect of pH and ionic strength on perlite's surface charge in KNO3 and NaCl solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Potentiometric titration was employed to measure the surface charge of perlite samples.
  • The double extrapolation method was utilized to calculate intrinsic equilibrium constants.

Main Results:

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  • Perlite samples demonstrated a consistent negative surface charge within the pH range of 3-10.
  • No point of zero charge was observed for either unexpanded or expanded perlite.
  • Intrinsic equilibrium constants (pKinta2, p*KintK+, p*KintNa+) were determined for both perlite types in varying ionic strength solutions.

Conclusions:

  • Perlite's surface is predominantly negatively charged under typical environmental conditions.
  • The surface charge characteristics are influenced by the type of electrolyte (KNO3 vs. NaCl) and perlite's expansion state.