Determination of Point of Zero Charge (PZC) of Concrete Particles Adsorbents

Abstract

In the present study, the pH point of zero charge (pHpzc) was determined for concrete particles adsorbent. The Mass Titration (MT) Method was adopted, and the adsorbent was used to remove the fluoride from water. The pH of point zero charge of concrete adsorbent was found to be 12. The data of pHpzc of the adsorbents give information about the attraction and repulsion between adsorbents and adsorbates. The mass titration technique was found to be an easy way to determine the pHpzc of the studied material.