Abstract
AbstractA model for P sorption is described which is based on previous studies concerning the interaction of phosphate with gibbsite and with a sandy soil. Formation of coatings of metal phosphate on metal oxide particles constitutes the presumed mechanism of the sorption process. Diffusion of phosphate ions through the surface coating is taken as the rate‐limiting step. The relating diffusion equation is first solved with the condition of constant concentration for reactive particles of well defined geometry. Then it is shown that for any assembly of reactive particles the sorption as a function of the concentration‐time product should yield one curve, irrespective of the reaction pathway. The form of this curve can only be predicted for very specific cases. The above curve, however, can be determined experimentally, allowing the calculation of the phosphate sorption rate for any combination of concentration and sorption values. This is very useful in modeling the transport of P through soil systems. Experimental evidence is given which supports the model theory.
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