Abstract
The effects of pH and Sr 2+ solution concentration on diffusion and sorption of Sr 2+ in compacted bentonite ( ρ b=1000±30 kg/m 3) were studied using an “in-diffusion” method at an ionic strength of 0.1 M NaClO 4. The results (distribution coefficients, K d, apparent and effective diffusion coefficients, D a and D e) derived from the capillary method are in good agreement with the literature data obtained for similar bentonite dry densities and fit Fick's second law very well. The results suggest that the diffusion of Sr 2+ in compacted bentonite decreases slightly with increasing pH values and also increases slightly with increasing Sr 2+ solution concentration. The distribution coefficients are weakly dependent on the solution concentrations and show a slight increase with increasing pH values. The average effective diffusion coefficient of Sr 2+ in compacted bentonite is (1.2±0.2)×10 −9 m 2/s, surface diffusion effects are found for the diffusion of Sr 2+ in compacted bentonite.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
