Modeling of cation binding in hydrated 2:1 clay minerals

Technical Report · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1998

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/13529· OSTI ID:13529

Smith, D E

'The primary focus of the research is the development of molecular theories of ion exchange on clay minerals, with a view toward understanding the mechanism of radionuclide transport through soils. The specific scientific goals of the study involve using molecular simulation methods to correlate clay-ion binding strengths with interlayer structure and swelling properties. This should build upon the fundamental understanding of clay behavior and allow for improvement in transport modeling of radionuclides in clay-rich soils.'

• Research Organization: New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Science and Risk Policy
• OSTI ID: 13529
• Report Number(s): EMSP-54823--98; ON: DE00013529
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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