Influence of complexing agents on the adsorption of molybdate and nickel ions on alumina

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Abstract

The effect of complexing agents such as NTA and EDTA on the adsorption characteristics of molybdate and nickel ions on γ-alumina supports was investigated. Complexing agents changed the nature of the charge on these metal ions and strongly influenced the extent of their adsorption on the support surface. In the presence of the complexing ligands, molybdenum uptake on alumina was reduced, but nickel adsorption was enhanced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)49-53
Number of pages5
JournalApplied Catalysis A: General
Volume296
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Nov 2005

Keywords

  • Alumina support
  • Effect of complexing agent
  • Isotherm
  • Molybdenum adsorption
  • Nickel adsorption

Funding Agency

  • Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences

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