Chemically modified peat as an economical means of water treatment†

Presented at the 8th Symposium on the Analytical Chemistry of Pollutants, April 1978, Geneva, Switzerland.

Abstract

The data presented in this study indicate the feasibility of utilizing modified forms of peat as a cation exchanger, anion exchanger, and oil coalescer. The‐modification processes require relatively inexpensive chemicals in small amounts and only simple procedures are involved. This factor in conjunction with the availability of peat makes these modified systems well suited for large scale applications.

Key Words:

• Peat
• Chemical modification
• Ion exchangers

Notes

Presented at the 8th Symposium on the Analytical Chemistry of Pollutants, April 1978, Geneva, Switzerland.

Present Address: Exxon Chemical Co., U.S.A., Box 241, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.