Spectophotometric studies on the competitive adsorption of boric acid (b(iii)) and chromate (cr(vi)) onto iron (oxy) hydroxide (fe(o)oh)
Journal: Global NEST Journal
Year: 2013

Various pollutants (e.g. boron and hexavalent chromium) are introduced into the aquatic environment from a variety of industrial operations causing damages to environment and affecting human health. Boron in irrigation water is of particular interest because it can have beneficial or toxic effect on plants, depending on its concentration. Pollution of the environment with hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and associated toxicity to microorganisms, plants, animals and humans is of major concern. Indee