Comparison of Solvents for Ex Situ Removal of Chromium and Lead from Contaminated Soil

ABSTRACT Soil washing is one of few practical methods for the remediation of metal-contaminated soils. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA, 0.1, 0.01, 0.001, 0.0001 M); nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA...

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