ELECTROCOAGULATION METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF LEAD AND NICKEL IONS FROM WATER SAMPLES
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Date
2021
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
Increased population has led to decrease in resources. Despite multiple benefits, humans
have proved to be cruel and negligent in the regard that water is being polluted by pollutants
generated by mankind. This damage to water sources and water itself is life threatening and
there is utmost need to stop this. The presence of heavy metals in water by industries and
shops is very devastating for both humans and animals. This research work was aimed for
the benefits of life and nature and involved the removal of lead and nickel metals from
samples by electrocoagulation method. The factors of pH, time and voltage were studied
using the technique of electrocoagulation and aluminum electrodes. Achieving maximum
removal of metals was the goal and results were recorded and reported. It was found that
67.8% of Pb+2 and 68.3% of Ni+2 was removed at pH 6 and pH 9 respectively. 67.8% Pb+2
was removed at 30 minutes and 59.7% Ni+2 was removed at 40 minutes. 55.3% Pb+2 was
removed at voltage 7.