Model predictions of realgar precipitation by reaction of As(III) with synthetic mackinawite under anoxic conditions
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Abstract
This study investigates the removal of As(III) from solution using mackinawite, a nanoparticulate reduced iron sulfide. Mackinawite suspensions (0.1−40 g/L) effectively lower initial concentrations of 1.3×10−5 M As(III) from pH 5−10, with maximum removal occurring under acidic conditions. Based on Eh measurements, it was found that the redox state of the system depended on the mackinawite solids concentration and pH. Higher initial mackinawite concentrations and alkaline pH resulted in a more reducing redox condition. Given this, the pH edge data were modeled thermodynamically using pe (−log[e−]) as a fitting parameter and linear pe−pH relationships within the range of measured Eh values as a function of pH and mackinawite concentration. The model predicts removal of As(III) from solution by precipitation of realgar with the formation of secondary oxidation products, greigite or a mixed-valence iron oxide phase, depending on pH. This study demonstrates that mackinawite is an effective sequestration agent for As(III) and highlights the importance of incorporating redox into models describing the As−Fe−S−H2O system.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Model predictions of realgar precipitation by reaction of As(III) with synthetic mackinawite under anoxic conditions |
| Series title | Environmental Science & Technology |
| DOI | 10.1021/es801669g |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 24 |
| Publication Date | November 13, 2008 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 9338 |
| Last page | 9343 |