Ion exchange

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006080",
  "term": "Ion exchange",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A reversible chemical process in which ions from a solution are exchanged for ions of similar charge that are electrostatically bound to an insoluble solid matrix, known as an ion exchanger. This process is widely used for water softening, purification, and separation of ionic species. Ion exchange resins are common materials employed for this purpose.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adsorption",
    "desorption",
    "ion exchanger"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 585 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)",
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 819. 'Nomenclature for chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 854 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365040819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ion-exchange/"
}