• Title of article

    Determination of sedimentation rates and absorption coefficient of insoluble metal carbonates

  • Author/Authors

    MKPENIE, V.N. University of Uyo - Department of Chemistry, Nigeria , ONWU, F.K. Ebonyi State University - Department of Industrial Chemistry, Nigeria

  • Pages
    4
  • From page
    123
  • To page
    126
  • Abstract
    Studies on the sedimentation rates of insoluble metal carbonates showed that Zn^2+ has a higher sedimentation rate of 5.10x10^-2 s^-1 while Ni^2+ has the lowest sedimentation rates of 1.10 x10^-3. The rate of sedimentation of the metal carbonates decreased in the order: Zn^2+ Cd^2+ Cu^2+ Co^2+ Ni^2+. The order showed a decrease in the density of the carbonates and also correlated with the decrease in the mass (and particle) absorption coefficient of the metal carbonates.
  • Keywords
    Determination , sedimentation rates , absorption coefficient , insoluble metal carbonates
  • Journal title
    Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
  • Serial Year
    2006
  • Journal title
    Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
  • Record number

    2660306