Table 2. Predicted and Experimental Adsorption Capacities of Pb(II) and Cu(II).
| factor | predicted
adsorption capacities (mg/g) |
experimental
adsorption capacities (mg/g) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pb(II) | Cu(II) | Pb(II) | Cu(II) | |
| contact time = 60 min | 118.49 ± 2.55 | 61.21 ± 4.04 | 120.74 ± 2.13 | 58.83 ± 3.06 |
| initial concentration = 100 mg/L | ||||
| adsorbent dose = 40 mg | ||||