Study on the adsorption property of stable element Sr in loess

This paper described the adsorption property of Sr in the system of loess and groundwater. The absorption experiment method and the calculation formula for determining distribution coefficient of Sr in the system are presented in view of there being a considerable amount of background Sr in the system. It is ascertained that only a small amount of background Sr in loess takers part in absorption equilibrium. Apparent distribution coefficients Kd was determined at different equilibrium concentrations levels. When the solution-to-solid radio is 10:1, the Kd values is 53.7. Moreover, the determination of absorption isothermal curve shows that Sr absorption on loess is linear. The calculated value of distribution coefficients on the basis the curve and that of apparent distribution coefficient Kd are in good agreement. And also the effect of solution-to-solid ratio upon distribution coefficient was determined, indicating that Kd value significantly decreases with decrease of solution-to-solid ratio