Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/A/S/2001/00407
The formation, separation and characterisation of hydroxyaluminosilicates (HAS) in natural waters.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor C Exley, Keele University, Sch of Chemistry & Physics
- Grant held at:
- Keele University, Sch of Chemistry & Physics
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Freshwater
- Earth
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Freshwater
- ENRIs:
- Pollution and Waste
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Water Quality
- Ecotoxicology
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Climate & Climate Change
- Abstract:
- Hydroxyaluminosilicates (HAS) are critical intermediates in the biogeochemical cycles of Al and Si. They are secondary mineral phases formed during the weathering of primary silicate minerals and their limited solubility is important in controlling the release of Al into soil and surface waters, Recently we succeeded in preparing, isolating and characterising HAS which were similar to HAS found in the natural environment. This has given us considerable insight into the possible role of HAS in Al solubility control in natural waters and we now wish to extend this research to investigate the role of competitive anions in HAS formation in natural waters. The data we derive will be extremely useful in furthering our understanding of Al solubility control and will help in the implementation of mitigation strategies for acidified catchments.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/A/S/2001/00407
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Standard Grants Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Standard Grant
This grant award has a total value of £135,918
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £2,925 | £78,787 | £17,965 | £36,242 |
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