Upload NowThis article throws light upon the three groups of ion-exchange equations. The groups are: 1. Empirical Formula 2. Kinetic or Statistical Formula 3. Mass Action. 1. Empirical Formula: The Freundlich equation is one of the first used in soil studies and it states that, m = ACB where, m = amount adsorbed per unit weight […]
Classification of Ion-Exchange Equations: 3 Groups | Soil Colloids
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Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Meaning, Concept and Its Determination | Soil Colloids
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) 2. Milliequivalent Concept of Cation Exchange Capacity 3. Factors Affecting 4. Percentage 5. Determination 6. Changing Cation Exchange Capacity 7. Root CEC 8. Complementary Ion Effect. Meaning of Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is the amount of […]
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 […]