A Simplified Model to Estimate the Concentration of Inorganic Ions and Heavy Metals in Rivers

This paper presents a model that uses only pH, alkalinity, and temperature to estimate the concentrations of major ions in rivers (Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, HCO3−, SO42−, Cl−, and NO3−) together with the equilibrium concentrations of minor ions and heavy metals (Fe3+, Mn2+, Cd2+, Cu2+, Al3+, Pb2+, and Zn...

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Main Authors: Clemêncio Nhantumbo, Rolf Larsson, Magnus Larson, Dinis Juízo, Kenneth M. Persson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/8/10/453