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Under reducing conditions, galena (PbS) may control the lead concentrations in the environment.<br />

Rickard and Nriagu (1978) calculated that, within the pH range of 6-9, the equilibrium solubility<br />

of galena would control total lead concentrations at levels less than approximately 10 -10 M<br />

( illite > montmorillonite.<br />

These studies also showed that, in neutral to high pH conditions, lead can preferentially exchange<br />

for calcium, potassium, and cadmium. Under low pH conditions, hydrogen ions and aluminum<br />

ions would displace lead from mineral exchange sites.<br />

Studies of lead adsorption on oxide, hydroxide, and oxyhydroxide minerals show that the<br />

substrate properties, such as the specific surface and degree of crystallinity, control the degree of<br />

adsorption (Rickard and Nriagu, 1978). Experimental data by Forbes et al. (1976) showed that<br />

goethite (FeOOH) has higher adsorption affinity for lead than zinc, cobalt, and cadmium. Data<br />

show that manganese-oxide minerals also adsorb lead ions (Rickard and Nriagu, 1978). These<br />

investigators concluded that the high specificity of lead adsorption on oxide and hydroxide<br />

surfaces and the relative lack of desorbability (

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