Phenomena and Processes

Ion Exchange

Reversible chemical reaction between a solid, often one of the ION EXCHANGE RESINS, and a fluid whereby ions may be exchanged from one substance to another. This technique is used in water purification, in research, and in industry.

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Reversible chemical reaction between a solid, often one of the ION EXCHANGE RESINS, and a fluid whereby ions may be exchanged from one substance to another. This technique is used in water purification, in research, and in industry.

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  • Exchange, Ion

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usually NIM; do not confuse with ION TRANSPORT

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  1. G02.437w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ion Exchange. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007474. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007474
  2. Ion Exchange. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_exchange
  3. Ion Exchange. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q389137