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Adsorption Studies of Fluoride on Multani Matti and Red Soil

Author Affiliations

  • 1Centre for Environment and Climate Change, School of Environmental Sciences, JNIAS, Hyderabad, AP, INDIA
  • 2 St. Ann’s College for Women, Mehedipatnam, Hyderabad, AP, INDIA
  • 3 Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam, Thirupathi, AP, INDIA

Res.J.chem.sci., Volume 2, Issue (10), Pages 32-37, October,18 (2012)

Abstract

The present study deals with the adsorption of fluoride by multani matti and red soil. These two materials are fuller earths which are used to remove stains and non washable materials. Taking that factor into consideration, batch adsorption studies are carried for removal of fluoride from water. It is found that percentage removal increased with contact time and adsorbent dosage. The optimum contact time for multani matti and red soil is within 15 minutes. The percentage removal of fluoride decreased with increased in concentration. Langmuir and freundlich adsorption isotherms are followed. Pseudo second order kinetics and Elovich models explained the phenomena of adsorption.

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