The study of Effective Factors in Mercury Removed from Aqueous Solutions Using Granular Activated Carbon

Abstract

Introduction:Wastewaters of chemical, petrochemical, electrical, pharmaceutical and paper industries are the main sources of mercury and its compounds. Mercury is one of the toxic elements, so its removal from water and industrial wastewaters seems to be important and essential. The objective of this study was to investigate effective factors such as PH, contact time, absorbent dose, mixing rate and initial concentration in mercury removed by employing Granular Activated Carbon (GAC).