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Chitosan for the Removal of Chromium from Waste Water

Author Affiliations

  • 1Deptt. of chemistry, K.G. Arts and Science College, Raigarh, C.G, INDIA
  • 2School of Applied and Social Sciences, Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Jhunjhunu, Raj, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 1, Issue (3), Pages 55-57, October,22 (2012)

Abstract

The sorption of chromium (VI) on chitosan has been found to be dependent on contact time, concentration, temperature, and pH of the solution. The process of removal follows first order kinetics and absorption of heat.

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