Upload NowAfter reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Ion-Exchange 2. Site for Ion Exchange 3. Kinds of Exchangeable Ions 4. Factors Affecting Ion-Exchange. Definition of Ion-Exchange: Ion-exchange is defined as a reversible process by which cations and anions are exchanged between solid and liquid phases, and between solid phases it in close […]
Ion-Exchange Phenomena of Soil | Soil Colloids
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Concept of Silicate Clays 2. Structure of Silicate Clays 3. Classification 4. Sources of Negative Charges. Concept of Silicate Clays: (i) Size and Chemical Composition: The chemical analysis of clay indicates the presence of silica, alumina, iron and combined water. These make up from 90-98 per […]
Zeta Potential: Meaning, Factors and Flocculation | Soil Colloids
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Zeta Potential 2. Factors of Zeta Potential 3. Dispersion and Flocculation. Meaning of Zeta Potential: The potential difference (electro-osmosis and allied phenomena) between the fixed part and freely mobile portions of double layer known as Zeta potential (ζ). Mathematically it can be simplified as […]