Modelling the sorption of Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), Eu(III), Am(III), Sn(IV), Th(IV), Np(V) and U(VI) on montmorillonite: Linear free energy relationships and estimates of surface binding constants for some selected heavy metals and actinide

The surface protolysis constants, site capacity values, selectivity coefficients and surface complexation constants given in this work, coupled with the LFERs established for the strong and weak sites on montmorillonite, are considered to form a sound basis for a thermodynamic sorption database.