Effect of Anions (Cl−, SO2−4) on the Interfacial Properties of Akaganeite (β-FeOOH) in Aqueous Electrolyte Solutions
The point of zero charge (pHpzc) of the sample (β-FeOOH) is shifted from 7.50 to 8.20 and 8.55, respectively, in KCl and K2SO4 electrolyte media. Intrinsic surface acidity and complexation constants have been calculated by single and double extrapolation methods using Potentiometrie titration data obtained for different concentrations of KCl and K2SO4 in aqueous media. Complexation con stants for K+, Cl− and SO2−4 have also been calculated from adsorption data by the same two methods. Close agreement exists between the two sets of values. Chloride ions form SOH2−4 – Cl− surface complexes on a β-FeOOH surface, whereas sulphate ions form two types of surface complex i.e. SOH+2 – SO2−4 and SOH+2 – SO4H−. Various parameters such as σ0, ψ0, ψd, dσ0/dψ0, etc. associated with the electrical double layer at the oxide/aqueous KCl and K2SO4 electrolyte solution interface have been calculated from Potentiometrie and adsorption data, and are discussed.