A STUDY ON ARSENIC(III) REMOVAL FROM WATER BY ZIRCONIUM (IV) MATERIAL IMMOBILIZED ON ACTIVATED CARBON IN NH3 MEDIUM.

Abstract

                    A new material with high adsorbent capacity based on Zr(IV) immobilized on activated carbon in NH3 medium for the removal of arsen in water has been studied and synthesized. The results have shown that Zr(IV) on activated carbon in NH3 medium at room temperature, pH 5-6 for 6 hours can highly adsorb arsenic.

The arsenic adsorption characteristics of the materials have been examined with respect to the adsorption eqilibrium, pH, concentration of Zr(IV), effect of co-existing ions, desorption. The synthesized Zr(IV) can be applied to treat contaminated water sources.