Organo-Metallic Clay Complexes Part II*

Abstract

Complex formation enhances the sorption of various diamines from aqueous solutions by montmorillonite in the presence of copper and vice versa. A distinct difference was observed betv, een chelating and nonchelating diamines. The effects were measured quantitatively, and the resulting structures were investigated by X-ray diffraction tethniques. No direct correlation was observed between cell height and the configuration of the interlayer complex ions; 'keying o f organic and organometallic cations into the oxygen surfaces is inferred.