Effect of Equilibrium Solution Ionic Strength on the Adsorption of Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb, As, and P on Aluminum Mining By-Product

  • Enio Tarso de S. Costa
  • Luiz Roberto G. Guilherme
  • Guilherme Lopes
  • João José Marques
  • Nilton Curi
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Abstract

This study evaluated the effect of the soil solution ionic strength (IS) on the adsorption of Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb, As, and P on aluminum mining by-product (AMB), as well as performed the toxicity characteristic leaching procedure test (TCLP) followed by semi-total digestion in order to evaluate whether the adsorbed elements can cause environmental health risks. We measured adsorption by reacting the adsorbent with Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb, As, and P solutions in low IS (47 mmol L−1) and high IS (470 mmol L−1). Subsequent cation and anion desorption was evaluated by adding electrolyte solutions to the remaining adsorption residue. After the desorption experiment, we performed the TCLP test followed by semi-total digestion. Changing the IS interfered on Zn, Cd, Cu, and As adsorption, while no effect was observed for Pb and P. Increasing IS decreased the desorbed amounts of Cd, Zn, Cu, and As. Among the studied elements, Cd and Zn were noteworthy for having adsorbed the least and desorbed the most. Disposal of the AMB after being used as adsorbent of Cd, Pb, and As has to be carefully made as it may present their contents above the concentration causing toxicity.

Keywords

Sorption Cations Anions Red mud Mobility Toxicity 
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Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank CNPq, CAPES, and FAPEMIG for sponsoring part of the project and for granting scholarships to the authors.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Enio Tarso de S. Costa
    • 1
  • Luiz Roberto G. Guilherme
    • 2
  • Guilherme Lopes
    • 2
  • João José Marques
    • 2
  • Nilton Curi
    • 2
  1. 1.Institute of Agricultural SciencesFederal University of UberlandiaMonte CarmeloBrazil
  2. 2.Department of Soil ScienceFederal University of LavrasLavrasBrazil

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