Distribution coefficients of cesium on natural and cation-enriched (Na⁺, K⁺, NH₄⁺ and Ca⁺²) forms of clinoptilolite were measured by batch, radioactive tracer technique. The measurements were carried out for an initial cesium concentration range of 10⁻⁶–10⁻¹ mol/dm³ and at temperatures of 25, 40, 60 and 80 °C. Experimental isotherms evaluated from distribution coefficients were fit to Langmuir, Freundlich and Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R)models. Of the models tested, D-R model was found to represent the isotherms better in a wider range of concentrations than either Langmuir or Freundlich model. Breakthrough behavior of cesium on natural and cation-enriched forms of clinoptilolite for a particular set of conditions were also determined in a small size column. Column parameters were evaluated using mass transfer zone concept.

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Separation and Purification Technology 28 (2002) 103–116

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Palestine

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Both (Printed and Online)

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2002

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