CEC of which of clay mineral is highest (120 - 150 cmol/kg)
Correct Answer: Vermiculite
CEC of Vermiculite is the highest of the given options and it is about 120 - 150 cmol/kg.
CEC (cation exchange capacity) is the measure of its ability to absorb cations from the solution. It has been defined as the number of cations that are available at a given pH for exchange with other cations.
Vermiculite is the name of a group of hydrated laminar minerals (aluminum-iron magnesium silicates) that look like mica. It is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral that undergoes significant expansion when heated.
CEC (cation exchange capacity) is the measure of its ability to absorb cations from the solution. It has been defined as the number of cations that are available at a given pH for exchange with other cations.
Vermiculite is the name of a group of hydrated laminar minerals (aluminum-iron magnesium silicates) that look like mica. It is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral that undergoes significant expansion when heated.
