Published December 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

Effect of dry density and pH on the diffusion behavior of lanthanum in compacted Chinese GMZ bentonite

  • 1. Xiangtan University, Xiangtan (China). Hunan Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Engineering Safety
  • 2. Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha (China). School of Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • 3. Tongji University, Shanghai (China). Key Laboratory of Geotechnical and Underground Engineering of Ministry of Education and Department of Geotechnical Engineering
  • 4. Laboratore Navier/CERMES, Ecole des Ponts-ParisTech, 77 - Marne-La-Vallee (France)

Description

Diffusion experiments in compacted GaoMiaoZi (GMZ) bentonite were performed with La(III) using the in-diffusion method, and the effects of dry density and pH were emphasized. The apparent diffusion coefficient (Da) was obtained at the end of the experiment. Da decreases with increasing dry density of 1.3-1.7 Mg m-3 as well as slightly decreases as pH increases from 3.6 to 8.9. The Da range is (2-16) × 10-12 m2 s−1 under the experimental conditions. The distribution coefficients (Kd) for La(III) in compacted GMZ bentonite are much smaller than those on powdered bentonite obtained from batch experiments. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
310
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 1303-1310
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
47125913
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
BENTONITE; DENSITY; DIFFUSION; GEOCHEMISTRY; LANTHANUM; PH VALUE
Descriptors DEC
CHEMISTRY; CLAYS; ELEMENTS; INORGANIC ION EXCHANGERS; ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS; MATERIALS; METALS; MINERALS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RARE EARTHS; SILICATE MINERALS

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